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Add 50/63 and 24/60

50/63 + 24/60 is 376/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 60 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 20 = 1260,
    50/63 = 50 × 20/63 × 20 = 1000/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 21 = 1260,
    24/60 = 24 × 21/60 × 21 = 504/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1000/1260 + 504/1260 = 1000 + 504/1260 = 1504/1260
  5. 1504/1260 simplified gives 376/315
  6. So, 50/63 + 24/60 = 376/315
    In mixed form: 161/315

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