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Add 90/63 and 30/50

1st number: 1 27/63, 2nd number: 30/50

90/63 + 30/50 is 71/35.

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,
    90/63 = 90 × 50/63 × 50 = 4500/3150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
    30/50 = 30 × 63/50 × 63 = 1890/3150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4500/3150 + 1890/3150 = 4500 + 1890/3150 = 6390/3150
  5. 6390/3150 simplified gives 71/35
  6. So, 90/63 + 30/50 = 71/35
    In mixed form: 21/35

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