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Add 50/63 and 21/49

50/63 + 21/49 is 11/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 49 is 441

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 7 = 441,
    50/63 = 50 × 7/63 × 7 = 350/441
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
    21/49 = 21 × 9/49 × 9 = 189/441
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/441 + 189/441 = 350 + 189/441 = 539/441
  5. 539/441 simplified gives 11/9
  6. So, 50/63 + 21/49 = 11/9
    In mixed form: 12/9

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