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Add 50/84 and 12/63

50/84 + 12/63 is 11/14.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 63 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
   50/84 = 50 × 3/84 × 3 = 150/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
   12/63 = 12 × 4/63 × 4 = 48/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   150/252 + 48/252 = 150 + 48/252 = 198/252
5. 198/252 simplified gives 11/14
6. So, 50/84 + 12/63 = 11/14

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