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Add 50/45 and 98/63

1st number: 1 5/45, 2nd number: 1 35/63

50/45 + 98/63 is 8/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 63 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
    50/45 = 50 × 7/45 × 7 = 350/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    98/63 = 98 × 5/63 × 5 = 490/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/315 + 490/315 = 350 + 490/315 = 840/315
  5. 840/315 simplified gives 8/3
  6. So, 50/45 + 98/63 = 8/3
    In mixed form: 22/3

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