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Add 25/50 and 50/63

25/50 + 50/63 is 163/126.

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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,
   25/50 = 25 × 63/50 × 63 = 1575/3150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
   50/63 = 50 × 50/63 × 50 = 2500/3150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1575/3150 + 2500/3150 = 1575 + 2500/3150 = 4075/3150
5. 4075/3150 simplified gives 163/126
6. So, 25/50 + 50/63 = 163/126
   In mixed form: 137/126

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