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Add 50/30 and 7/63

1st number: 1 20/30, 2nd number: 7/63

50/30 + 7/63 is 16/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 63 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 21 = 630,
    50/30 = 50 × 21/30 × 21 = 1050/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
    7/63 = 7 × 10/63 × 10 = 70/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1050/630 + 70/630 = 1050 + 70/630 = 1120/630
  5. 1120/630 simplified gives 16/9
  6. So, 50/30 + 7/63 = 16/9
    In mixed form: 17/9

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