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Add 50/21 and 7/63

1st number: 2 8/21, 2nd number: 7/63

50/21 + 7/63 is 157/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 63 is 63

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 3 = 63,
    50/21 = 50 × 3/21 × 3 = 150/63
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
    7/63 = 7 × 1/63 × 1 = 7/63
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/63 + 7/63 = 150 + 7/63 = 157/63
  5. So, 50/21 + 7/63 = 157/63
    In mixed form: 231/63

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