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Add 75/63 and 3/50

1st number: 1 12/63, 2nd number: 3/50

75/63 + 3/50 is 1313/1050.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
    75/63 = 75 × 50/63 × 50 = 3750/3150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
    3/50 = 3 × 63/50 × 63 = 189/3150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3750/3150 + 189/3150 = 3750 + 189/3150 = 3939/3150
  5. 3939/3150 simplified gives 1313/1050
  6. So, 75/63 + 3/50 = 1313/1050
    In mixed form: 1263/1050

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