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Add 50/63 and 28/96

50/63 + 28/96 is 547/504.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 96 is 2016

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
    50/63 = 50 × 32/63 × 32 = 1600/2016
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 21 = 2016,
    28/96 = 28 × 21/96 × 21 = 588/2016
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1600/2016 + 588/2016 = 1600 + 588/2016 = 2188/2016
  5. 2188/2016 simplified gives 547/504
  6. So, 50/63 + 28/96 = 547/504
    In mixed form: 143/504

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