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Add 50/12 and 45/63

1^st number: 4 2/12, 2^nd number: 45/63

50/12 + 45/63 is 205/42.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 63 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 21 = 252,
   50/12 = 50 × 21/12 × 21 = 1050/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
   45/63 = 45 × 4/63 × 4 = 180/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1050/252 + 180/252 = 1050 + 180/252 = 1230/252
5. 1230/252 simplified gives 205/42
6. So, 50/12 + 45/63 = 205/42
   In mixed form: 437/42

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