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Add 63/7 and 7/50

1st number: 9 0/7, 2nd number: 7/50

63/7 + 7/50 is 457/50.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
    63/7 = 63 × 50/7 × 50 = 3150/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    7/50 = 7 × 7/50 × 7 = 49/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3150/350 + 49/350 = 3150 + 49/350 = 3199/350
  5. 3199/350 simplified gives 457/50
  6. So, 63/7 + 7/50 = 457/50
    In mixed form: 97/50

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