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Add 2/50 and 7/63

2/50 + 7/63 is 34/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 63 is 3150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
    2/50 = 2 × 63/50 × 63 = 126/3150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
    7/63 = 7 × 50/63 × 50 = 350/3150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/3150 + 350/3150 = 126 + 350/3150 = 476/3150
  5. 476/3150 simplified gives 34/225
  6. So, 2/50 + 7/63 = 34/225

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