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Add 50/2 and 81/63

1^st number: 25 0/2, 2^nd number: 1 18/63

50/2 + 81/63 is 184/7.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 63 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 63 = 126,
   50/2 = 50 × 63/2 × 63 = 3150/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
   81/63 = 81 × 2/63 × 2 = 162/126
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3150/126 + 162/126 = 3150 + 162/126 = 3312/126
5. 3312/126 simplified gives 184/7
6. So, 50/2 + 81/63 = 184/7
   In mixed form: 262/7

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