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Add 63/84 and 49/50

63/84 + 49/50 is 173/100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 50 is 2100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
    63/84 = 63 × 25/84 × 25 = 1575/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
    49/50 = 49 × 42/50 × 42 = 2058/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1575/2100 + 2058/2100 = 1575 + 2058/2100 = 3633/2100
  5. 3633/2100 simplified gives 173/100
  6. So, 63/84 + 49/50 = 173/100
    In mixed form: 173/100

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