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Add 50/30 and 45/63

1^st number: 1 20/30, 2^nd number: 45/63

50/30 + 45/63 is 50/21.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 63 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 21 = 630,
   50/30 = 50 × 21/30 × 21 = 1050/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
   45/63 = 45 × 10/63 × 10 = 450/630
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1050/630 + 450/630 = 1050 + 450/630 = 1500/630
5. 1500/630 simplified gives 50/21
6. So, 50/30 + 45/63 = 50/21
   In mixed form: 28/21

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