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Add 63/72 and 32/50

63/72 + 32/50 is 303/200.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 50 is 1800

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
    63/72 = 63 × 25/72 × 25 = 1575/1800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
    32/50 = 32 × 36/50 × 36 = 1152/1800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1575/1800 + 1152/1800 = 1575 + 1152/1800 = 2727/1800
  5. 2727/1800 simplified gives 303/200
  6. So, 63/72 + 32/50 = 303/200
    In mixed form: 1103/200

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