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Add 50/63 and 24/54

50/63 + 24/54 is 26/21.

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,
    24/54 = 24 × 7/54 × 7 = 168/378
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/378 + 168/378 = 300 + 168/378 = 468/378
  5. 468/378 simplified gives 26/21
  6. So, 50/63 + 24/54 = 26/21
    In mixed form: 15/21

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