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Add 50/63 and 35/80

50/63 + 35/80 is 1241/1008.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 80 is 5040

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 5040
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 80 = 5040,
    50/63 = 50 × 80/63 × 80 = 4000/5040
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 63 = 5040,
    35/80 = 35 × 63/80 × 63 = 2205/5040
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4000/5040 + 2205/5040 = 4000 + 2205/5040 = 6205/5040
  5. 6205/5040 simplified gives 1241/1008
  6. So, 50/63 + 35/80 = 1241/1008
    In mixed form: 1233/1008

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