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Add 5/10 and 50/63

5/10 + 50/63 is 163/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 63 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 63 = 630,
    5/10 = 5 × 63/10 × 63 = 315/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
    50/63 = 50 × 10/63 × 10 = 500/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/630 + 500/630 = 315 + 500/630 = 815/630
  5. 815/630 simplified gives 163/126
  6. So, 5/10 + 50/63 = 163/126
    In mixed form: 137/126

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