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Add 63/50 and 28/7

1st number: 1 13/50, 2nd number: 4 0/7

63/50 + 28/7 is 263/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 7 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    63/50 = 63 × 7/50 × 7 = 441/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
    28/7 = 28 × 50/7 × 50 = 1400/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    441/350 + 1400/350 = 441 + 1400/350 = 1841/350
  5. 1841/350 simplified gives 263/50
  6. So, 63/50 + 28/7 = 263/50
    In mixed form: 513/50

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