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Add 50/96 and 21/63

50/96 + 21/63 is 41/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 63 is 2016

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 21 = 2016,
    50/96 = 50 × 21/96 × 21 = 1050/2016
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
    21/63 = 21 × 32/63 × 32 = 672/2016
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1050/2016 + 672/2016 = 1050 + 672/2016 = 1722/2016
  5. 1722/2016 simplified gives 41/48
  6. So, 50/96 + 21/63 = 41/48

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