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Add 15/63 and 50/15

1^st number: 15/63, 2^nd number: 3 5/15

15/63 + 50/15 is 25/7.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 15 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
   15/63 = 15 × 5/63 × 5 = 75/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 21 = 315,
   50/15 = 50 × 21/15 × 21 = 1050/315
4. Add the two like fractions:
   75/315 + 1050/315 = 75 + 1050/315 = 1125/315
5. 1125/315 simplified gives 25/7
6. So, 15/63 + 50/15 = 25/7
   In mixed form: 34/7

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