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Add 18/96 and 63/50

1^st number: 18/96, 2^nd number: 1 13/50

18/96 + 63/50 is 579/400.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 50 is 2400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
   18/96 = 18 × 25/96 × 25 = 450/2400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
   63/50 = 63 × 48/50 × 48 = 3024/2400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   450/2400 + 3024/2400 = 450 + 3024/2400 = 3474/2400
5. 3474/2400 simplified gives 579/400
6. So, 18/96 + 63/50 = 579/400
   In mixed form: 1179/400

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