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Add 90/63 and 50/72

1st number: 1 27/63, 2nd number: 50/72

90/63 + 50/72 is 535/252.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 72 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    90/63 = 90 × 8/63 × 8 = 720/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
    50/72 = 50 × 7/72 × 7 = 350/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    720/504 + 350/504 = 720 + 350/504 = 1070/504
  5. 1070/504 simplified gives 535/252
  6. So, 90/63 + 50/72 = 535/252
    In mixed form: 231/252

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