Add 75/50 and 56/63, Solve 1 25/50 + 56/63 as a fraction

Add 75/50 and 56/63

1^st number: 1 25/50, 2^nd number: 56/63

75/50 + 56/63 is 43/18.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 63 is 3150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3150
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
75/50 = 75 × 63/50 × 63 = 4725/3150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
56/63 = 56 × 50/63 × 50 = 2800/3150
Add the two like fractions:
4725/3150 + 2800/3150 = 4725 + 2800/3150 = 7525/3150
7525/3150 simplified gives 43/18
So, 75/50 + 56/63 = 43/18
In mixed form: 27/18

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