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Add 50/4 and 25/63

1st number: 12 2/4, 2nd number: 25/63

50/4 + 25/63 is 1625/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  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,
    25/63 = 25 × 4/63 × 4 = 100/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3150/252 + 100/252 = 3150 + 100/252 = 3250/252
  5. 3250/252 simplified gives 1625/126
  6. So, 50/4 + 25/63 = 1625/126
    In mixed form: 12113/126

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