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Add 50/63 and 72/30

1st number: 50/63, 2nd number: 2 12/30

50/63 + 72/30 is 1006/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 30 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
    50/63 = 50 × 10/63 × 10 = 500/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 21 = 630,
    72/30 = 72 × 21/30 × 21 = 1512/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    500/630 + 1512/630 = 500 + 1512/630 = 2012/630
  5. 2012/630 simplified gives 1006/315
  6. So, 50/63 + 72/30 = 1006/315
    In mixed form: 361/315

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