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Add 20/10 and 50/63

1st number: 2 0/10, 2nd number: 50/63

20/10 + 50/63 is 176/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 63 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 63 = 630,
    20/10 = 20 × 63/10 × 63 = 1260/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
    50/63 = 50 × 10/63 × 10 = 500/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1260/630 + 500/630 = 1260 + 500/630 = 1760/630
  5. 1760/630 simplified gives 176/63
  6. So, 20/10 + 50/63 = 176/63
    In mixed form: 250/63

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