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Add 42/50 and 35/63

42/50 + 35/63 is 314/225.

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,
    42/50 = 42 × 63/50 × 63 = 2646/3150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
    35/63 = 35 × 50/63 × 50 = 1750/3150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2646/3150 + 1750/3150 = 2646 + 1750/3150 = 4396/3150
  5. 4396/3150 simplified gives 314/225
  6. So, 42/50 + 35/63 = 314/225
    In mixed form: 189/225

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