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Add 50/10 and 45/63

1st number: 5 0/10, 2nd number: 45/63

50/10 + 45/63 is 40/7.

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,
    50/10 = 50 × 63/10 × 63 = 3150/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
    45/63 = 45 × 10/63 × 10 = 450/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3150/630 + 450/630 = 3150 + 450/630 = 3600/630
  5. 3600/630 simplified gives 40/7
  6. So, 50/10 + 45/63 = 40/7
    In mixed form: 55/7

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