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Add 50/63 and 80/30

1st number: 50/63, 2nd number: 2 20/30

50/63 + 80/30 is 218/63.

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,
    80/30 = 80 × 21/30 × 21 = 1680/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    500/630 + 1680/630 = 500 + 1680/630 = 2180/630
  5. 2180/630 simplified gives 218/63
  6. So, 50/63 + 80/30 = 218/63
    In mixed form: 329/63

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