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Add 30/50 and 2/63

30/50 + 2/63 is 199/315.

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,
    30/50 = 30 × 63/50 × 63 = 1890/3150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
    2/63 = 2 × 50/63 × 50 = 100/3150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1890/3150 + 100/3150 = 1890 + 100/3150 = 1990/3150
  5. 1990/3150 simplified gives 199/315
  6. So, 30/50 + 2/63 = 199/315

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