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Add 14/63 and 24/50

14/63 + 24/50 is 158/225.

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,
    14/63 = 14 × 50/63 × 50 = 700/3150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
    24/50 = 24 × 63/50 × 63 = 1512/3150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    700/3150 + 1512/3150 = 700 + 1512/3150 = 2212/3150
  5. 2212/3150 simplified gives 158/225
  6. So, 14/63 + 24/50 = 158/225

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