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Add 50/63 and 12/54

50/63 + 12/54 is 64/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 54 is 378

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 6 = 378,
    50/63 = 50 × 6/63 × 6 = 300/378
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
    12/54 = 12 × 7/54 × 7 = 84/378
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/378 + 84/378 = 300 + 84/378 = 384/378
  5. 384/378 simplified gives 64/63
  6. So, 50/63 + 12/54 = 64/63
    In mixed form: 11/63

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