Add 90/63 and 50/75, Solve 1 27/63 + 50/75 as a fraction

Add 90/63 and 50/75

1^st number: 1 27/63, 2^nd number: 50/75

90/63 + 50/75 is 44/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 75 is 1575

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1575
For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
90/63 = 90 × 25/63 × 25 = 2250/1575
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 21 = 1575,
50/75 = 50 × 21/75 × 21 = 1050/1575
Add the two like fractions:
2250/1575 + 1050/1575 = 2250 + 1050/1575 = 3300/1575
3300/1575 simplified gives 44/21
So, 90/63 + 50/75 = 44/21
In mixed form: 22/21

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