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Add 5/63 and 5/50

5/63 + 5/50 is 113/630.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 50 is 3150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
    5/63 = 5 × 50/63 × 50 = 250/3150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
    5/50 = 5 × 63/50 × 63 = 315/3150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    250/3150 + 315/3150 = 250 + 315/3150 = 565/3150
  5. 565/3150 simplified gives 113/630
  6. So, 5/63 + 5/50 = 113/630

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