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Add 25/50 and 60/63

25/50 + 60/63 is 61/42.

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,
    25/50 = 25 × 63/50 × 63 = 1575/3150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
    60/63 = 60 × 50/63 × 50 = 3000/3150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1575/3150 + 3000/3150 = 1575 + 3000/3150 = 4575/3150
  5. 4575/3150 simplified gives 61/42
  6. So, 25/50 + 60/63 = 61/42
    In mixed form: 119/42

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