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Add 54/5 and 50/63

1st number: 10 4/5, 2nd number: 50/63

54/5 + 50/63 is 3652/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 63 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
    54/5 = 54 × 63/5 × 63 = 3402/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    50/63 = 50 × 5/63 × 5 = 250/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3402/315 + 250/315 = 3402 + 250/315 = 3652/315
  5. So, 54/5 + 50/63 = 3652/315
    In mixed form: 11187/315

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