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Add 90/63 and 50/4

1st number: 1 27/63, 2nd number: 12 2/4

90/63 + 50/4 is 195/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 4 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    90/63 = 90 × 4/63 × 4 = 360/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
    50/4 = 50 × 63/4 × 63 = 3150/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/252 + 3150/252 = 360 + 3150/252 = 3510/252
  5. 3510/252 simplified gives 195/14
  6. So, 90/63 + 50/4 = 195/14
    In mixed form: 1313/14

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