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Add 50/2 and 1/63

1st number: 25 0/2, 2nd number: 1/63

50/2 + 1/63 is 1576/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 63 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 63 = 126,
    50/2 = 50 × 63/2 × 63 = 3150/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    1/63 = 1 × 2/63 × 2 = 2/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3150/126 + 2/126 = 3150 + 2/126 = 3152/126
  5. 3152/126 simplified gives 1576/63
  6. So, 50/2 + 1/63 = 1576/63
    In mixed form: 251/63

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