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Add 50/63 and 1/35

50/63 + 1/35 is 37/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 35 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    50/63 = 50 × 5/63 × 5 = 250/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    1/35 = 1 × 9/35 × 9 = 9/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    250/315 + 9/315 = 250 + 9/315 = 259/315
  5. 259/315 simplified gives 37/45
  6. So, 50/63 + 1/35 = 37/45

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