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Add 50/14 and 10/63

1st number: 3 8/14, 2nd number: 10/63

50/14 + 10/63 is 235/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 63 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
    50/14 = 50 × 9/14 × 9 = 450/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    10/63 = 10 × 2/63 × 2 = 20/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/126 + 20/126 = 450 + 20/126 = 470/126
  5. 470/126 simplified gives 235/63
  6. So, 50/14 + 10/63 = 235/63
    In mixed form: 346/63

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