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Add 6/50 and 8/63

6/50 + 8/63 is 389/1575.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 63 is 3150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
    6/50 = 6 × 63/50 × 63 = 378/3150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
    8/63 = 8 × 50/63 × 50 = 400/3150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/3150 + 400/3150 = 378 + 400/3150 = 778/3150
  5. 778/3150 simplified gives 389/1575
  6. So, 6/50 + 8/63 = 389/1575

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