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Add 72/63 and 49/50

1st number: 1 9/63, 2nd number: 49/50

72/63 + 49/50 is 743/350.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 50 is 3150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
    72/63 = 72 × 50/63 × 50 = 3600/3150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
    49/50 = 49 × 63/50 × 63 = 3087/3150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3600/3150 + 3087/3150 = 3600 + 3087/3150 = 6687/3150
  5. 6687/3150 simplified gives 743/350
  6. So, 72/63 + 49/50 = 743/350
    In mixed form: 243/350

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