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Add 63/96 and 20/50

63/96 + 20/50 is 169/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 50 is 2400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
    63/96 = 63 × 25/96 × 25 = 1575/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
    20/50 = 20 × 48/50 × 48 = 960/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1575/2400 + 960/2400 = 1575 + 960/2400 = 2535/2400
  5. 2535/2400 simplified gives 169/160
  6. So, 63/96 + 20/50 = 169/160
    In mixed form: 19/160

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