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Add 50/84 and 30/63

50/84 + 30/63 is 15/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  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,
    30/63 = 30 × 4/63 × 4 = 120/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/252 + 120/252 = 150 + 120/252 = 270/252
  5. 270/252 simplified gives 15/14
  6. So, 50/84 + 30/63 = 15/14
    In mixed form: 11/14

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