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Add 9/50 and 7/63

9/50 + 7/63 is 131/450.

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,
    7/63 = 7 × 50/63 × 50 = 350/3150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    567/3150 + 350/3150 = 567 + 350/3150 = 917/3150
  5. 917/3150 simplified gives 131/450
  6. So, 9/50 + 7/63 = 131/450

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