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Add 50/63 and 20/50

50/63 + 20/50 is 376/315.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 50 is 3150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
   50/63 = 50 × 50/63 × 50 = 2500/3150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
   20/50 = 20 × 63/50 × 63 = 1260/3150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2500/3150 + 1260/3150 = 2500 + 1260/3150 = 3760/3150
5. 3760/3150 simplified gives 376/315
6. So, 50/63 + 20/50 = 376/315
   In mixed form: 161/315

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