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Add 45/50 and 15/63

45/50 + 15/63 is 239/210.

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,
    45/50 = 45 × 63/50 × 63 = 2835/3150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
    15/63 = 15 × 50/63 × 50 = 750/3150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2835/3150 + 750/3150 = 2835 + 750/3150 = 3585/3150
  5. 3585/3150 simplified gives 239/210
  6. So, 45/50 + 15/63 = 239/210
    In mixed form: 129/210

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