Add 84/50 and 50/63, Solve 1 34/50 + 50/63 as a fraction

Add 84/50 and 50/63

1^st number: 1 34/50, 2^nd number: 50/63

84/50 + 50/63 is 3896/1575.

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,
84/50 = 84 × 63/50 × 63 = 5292/3150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
50/63 = 50 × 50/63 × 50 = 2500/3150
Add the two like fractions:
5292/3150 + 2500/3150 = 5292 + 2500/3150 = 7792/3150
7792/3150 simplified gives 3896/1575
So, 84/50 + 50/63 = 3896/1575
In mixed form: 2746/1575

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