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Add 50/63 and 6/96

50/63 + 6/96 is 863/1008.

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,
    6/96 = 6 × 21/96 × 21 = 126/2016
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1600/2016 + 126/2016 = 1600 + 126/2016 = 1726/2016
  5. 1726/2016 simplified gives 863/1008
  6. So, 50/63 + 6/96 = 863/1008

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