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Add 15/63 and 1/50

15/63 + 1/50 is 271/1050.

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,
    15/63 = 15 × 50/63 × 50 = 750/3150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
    1/50 = 1 × 63/50 × 63 = 63/3150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    750/3150 + 63/3150 = 750 + 63/3150 = 813/3150
  5. 813/3150 simplified gives 271/1050
  6. So, 15/63 + 1/50 = 271/1050

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