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Add 50/90 and 56/63

50/90 + 56/63 is 13/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 63 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    50/90 = 50 × 7/90 × 7 = 350/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
    56/63 = 56 × 10/63 × 10 = 560/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/630 + 560/630 = 350 + 560/630 = 910/630
  5. 910/630 simplified gives 13/9
  6. So, 50/90 + 56/63 = 13/9
    In mixed form: 14/9

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