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Add 15/63 and 50/35

1^st number: 15/63, 2^nd number: 1 15/35

15/63 + 50/35 is 5/3.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 35 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 35 × 9 = 315,
   50/35 = 50 × 9/35 × 9 = 450/315
4. Add the two like fractions:
   75/315 + 450/315 = 75 + 450/315 = 525/315
5. 525/315 simplified gives 5/3
6. So, 15/63 + 50/35 = 5/3
   In mixed form: 12/3

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