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Add 50/63 and 42/96

50/63 + 42/96 is 1241/1008.

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,
    42/96 = 42 × 21/96 × 21 = 882/2016
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1600/2016 + 882/2016 = 1600 + 882/2016 = 2482/2016
  5. 2482/2016 simplified gives 1241/1008
  6. So, 50/63 + 42/96 = 1241/1008
    In mixed form: 1233/1008

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