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Add 50/48 and 21/63

1^st number: 1 2/48, 2^nd number: 21/63

50/48 + 21/63 is 11/8.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 63 is 1008
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 21 = 1008,
   50/48 = 50 × 21/48 × 21 = 1050/1008
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
   21/63 = 21 × 16/63 × 16 = 336/1008
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1050/1008 + 336/1008 = 1050 + 336/1008 = 1386/1008
5. 1386/1008 simplified gives 11/8
6. So, 50/48 + 21/63 = 11/8
   In mixed form: 13/8

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