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Add 12/50 and 27/63

12/50 + 27/63 is 117/175.

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,
    12/50 = 12 × 63/50 × 63 = 756/3150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
    27/63 = 27 × 50/63 × 50 = 1350/3150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    756/3150 + 1350/3150 = 756 + 1350/3150 = 2106/3150
  5. 2106/3150 simplified gives 117/175
  6. So, 12/50 + 27/63 = 117/175

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