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Add 50/75 and 63/4

1^st number: 50/75, 2^nd number: 15 3/4

50/75 + 63/4 is 197/12.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 4 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   50/75 = 50 × 4/75 × 4 = 200/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
   63/4 = 63 × 75/4 × 75 = 4725/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   200/300 + 4725/300 = 200 + 4725/300 = 4925/300
5. 4925/300 simplified gives 197/12
6. So, 50/75 + 63/4 = 197/12
   In mixed form: 165/12

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