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Add 50/25 and 42/63

1st number: 2 0/25, 2nd number: 42/63

50/25 + 42/63 is 8/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 63 is 1575

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1575
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 63 = 1575,
    50/25 = 50 × 63/25 × 63 = 3150/1575
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
    42/63 = 42 × 25/63 × 25 = 1050/1575
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3150/1575 + 1050/1575 = 3150 + 1050/1575 = 4200/1575
  5. 4200/1575 simplified gives 8/3
  6. So, 50/25 + 42/63 = 8/3
    In mixed form: 22/3

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