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Add 70/63 and 50/4

1st number: 1 7/63, 2nd number: 12 2/4

70/63 + 50/4 is 245/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 4 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    70/63 = 70 × 4/63 × 4 = 280/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
    50/4 = 50 × 63/4 × 63 = 3150/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/252 + 3150/252 = 280 + 3150/252 = 3430/252
  5. 3430/252 simplified gives 245/18
  6. So, 70/63 + 50/4 = 245/18
    In mixed form: 1311/18

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