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Add 50/6 and 15/63

1st number: 8 2/6, 2nd number: 15/63

50/6 + 15/63 is 60/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 63 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 21 = 126,
    50/6 = 50 × 21/6 × 21 = 1050/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    15/63 = 15 × 2/63 × 2 = 30/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1050/126 + 30/126 = 1050 + 30/126 = 1080/126
  5. 1080/126 simplified gives 60/7
  6. So, 50/6 + 15/63 = 60/7
    In mixed form: 84/7

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