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Add 24/63 and 81/50

1st number: 24/63, 2nd number: 1 31/50

24/63 + 81/50 is 2101/1050.

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,
    24/63 = 24 × 50/63 × 50 = 1200/3150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
    81/50 = 81 × 63/50 × 63 = 5103/3150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1200/3150 + 5103/3150 = 1200 + 5103/3150 = 6303/3150
  5. 6303/3150 simplified gives 2101/1050
  6. So, 24/63 + 81/50 = 2101/1050
    In mixed form: 21/1050

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