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Add 50/4 and 21/63

1^st number: 12 2/4, 2^nd number: 21/63

50/4 + 21/63 is 77/6.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 63 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
   50/4 = 50 × 63/4 × 63 = 3150/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
   21/63 = 21 × 4/63 × 4 = 84/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3150/252 + 84/252 = 3150 + 84/252 = 3234/252
5. 3234/252 simplified gives 77/6
6. So, 50/4 + 21/63 = 77/6
   In mixed form: 125/6

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