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Add 63/50 and 15/3

1st number: 1 13/50, 2nd number: 5 0/3

63/50 + 15/3 is 313/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 3 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    63/50 = 63 × 3/50 × 3 = 189/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
    15/3 = 15 × 50/3 × 50 = 750/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    189/150 + 750/150 = 189 + 750/150 = 939/150
  5. 939/150 simplified gives 313/50
  6. So, 63/50 + 15/3 = 313/50
    In mixed form: 613/50

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