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Add 63/25 and 30/50

1st number: 2 13/25, 2nd number: 30/50

63/25 + 30/50 is 78/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 50 is 50

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
    63/25 = 63 × 2/25 × 2 = 126/50
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
    30/50 = 30 × 1/50 × 1 = 30/50
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/50 + 30/50 = 126 + 30/50 = 156/50
  5. 156/50 simplified gives 78/25
  6. So, 63/25 + 30/50 = 78/25
    In mixed form: 33/25

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