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Add 10/25 and 50/63

10/25 + 50/63 is 376/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 63 is 1575

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1575
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 63 = 1575,
    10/25 = 10 × 63/25 × 63 = 630/1575
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
    50/63 = 50 × 25/63 × 25 = 1250/1575
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/1575 + 1250/1575 = 630 + 1250/1575 = 1880/1575
  5. 1880/1575 simplified gives 376/315
  6. So, 10/25 + 50/63 = 376/315
    In mixed form: 161/315

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