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Add 9/50 and 21/63

9/50 + 21/63 is 77/150.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
    9/50 = 9 × 63/50 × 63 = 567/3150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
    21/63 = 21 × 50/63 × 50 = 1050/3150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    567/3150 + 1050/3150 = 567 + 1050/3150 = 1617/3150
  5. 1617/3150 simplified gives 77/150
  6. So, 9/50 + 21/63 = 77/150

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