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Add 18/63 and 28/50

18/63 + 28/50 is 148/175.

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,
    18/63 = 18 × 50/63 × 50 = 900/3150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
    28/50 = 28 × 63/50 × 63 = 1764/3150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    900/3150 + 1764/3150 = 900 + 1764/3150 = 2664/3150
  5. 2664/3150 simplified gives 148/175
  6. So, 18/63 + 28/50 = 148/175

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