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Add 10/50 and 28/63

10/50 + 28/63 is 29/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
    10/50 = 10 × 63/50 × 63 = 630/3150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
    28/63 = 28 × 50/63 × 50 = 1400/3150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/3150 + 1400/3150 = 630 + 1400/3150 = 2030/3150
  5. 2030/3150 simplified gives 29/45
  6. So, 10/50 + 28/63 = 29/45

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