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Add 15/63 and 50/14

1^st number: 15/63, 2^nd number: 3 8/14

15/63 + 50/14 is 80/21.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 14 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
   15/63 = 15 × 2/63 × 2 = 30/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
   50/14 = 50 × 9/14 × 9 = 450/126
4. Add the two like fractions:
   30/126 + 450/126 = 30 + 450/126 = 480/126
5. 480/126 simplified gives 80/21
6. So, 15/63 + 50/14 = 80/21
   In mixed form: 317/21

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