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Add 2/63 and 96/50

1st number: 2/63, 2nd number: 1 46/50

2/63 + 96/50 is 3074/1575.

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,
    2/63 = 2 × 50/63 × 50 = 100/3150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
    96/50 = 96 × 63/50 × 63 = 6048/3150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/3150 + 6048/3150 = 100 + 6048/3150 = 6148/3150
  5. 6148/3150 simplified gives 3074/1575
  6. So, 2/63 + 96/50 = 3074/1575
    In mixed form: 11499/1575

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