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Add 80/63 and 1/50

1st number: 1 17/63, 2nd number: 1/50

80/63 + 1/50 is 4063/3150.

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,
    80/63 = 80 × 50/63 × 50 = 4000/3150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
    1/50 = 1 × 63/50 × 63 = 63/3150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4000/3150 + 63/3150 = 4000 + 63/3150 = 4063/3150
  5. So, 80/63 + 1/50 = 4063/3150
    In mixed form: 1913/3150

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