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Add 15/63 and 70/50

1st number: 15/63, 2nd number: 1 20/50

15/63 + 70/50 is 172/105.

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,
    70/50 = 70 × 63/50 × 63 = 4410/3150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    750/3150 + 4410/3150 = 750 + 4410/3150 = 5160/3150
  5. 5160/3150 simplified gives 172/105
  6. So, 15/63 + 70/50 = 172/105
    In mixed form: 167/105

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