Add 8/50 and 72/63, Solve 8/50 + 1 9/63 as a fraction

Add 8/50 and 72/63

1^st number: 8/50, 2^nd number: 1 9/63

8/50 + 72/63 is 228/175.

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,
8/50 = 8 × 63/50 × 63 = 504/3150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
72/63 = 72 × 50/63 × 50 = 3600/3150
Add the two like fractions:
504/3150 + 3600/3150 = 504 + 3600/3150 = 4104/3150
4104/3150 simplified gives 228/175
So, 8/50 + 72/63 = 228/175
In mixed form: 153/175

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