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Add 10/63 and 72/50

1st number: 10/63, 2nd number: 1 22/50

10/63 + 72/50 is 2518/1575.

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,
    10/63 = 10 × 50/63 × 50 = 500/3150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
    72/50 = 72 × 63/50 × 63 = 4536/3150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    500/3150 + 4536/3150 = 500 + 4536/3150 = 5036/3150
  5. 5036/3150 simplified gives 2518/1575
  6. So, 10/63 + 72/50 = 2518/1575
    In mixed form: 1943/1575

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