Add 50/15 and 6/63, Solve 3 5/15 + 6/63 as a fraction

Add 50/15 and 6/63

1^st number: 3 5/15, 2^nd number: 6/63

50/15 + 6/63 is 24/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 63 is 315

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 21 = 315,
50/15 = 50 × 21/15 × 21 = 1050/315
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
6/63 = 6 × 5/63 × 5 = 30/315
Add the two like fractions:
1050/315 + 30/315 = 1050 + 30/315 = 1080/315
1080/315 simplified gives 24/7
So, 50/15 + 6/63 = 24/7
In mixed form: 33/7

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