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Add 50/32 and 21/63

1^st number: 1 18/32, 2^nd number: 21/63

50/32 + 21/63 is 91/48.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 63 is 2016
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 63 = 2016,
   50/32 = 50 × 63/32 × 63 = 3150/2016
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
   21/63 = 21 × 32/63 × 32 = 672/2016
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3150/2016 + 672/2016 = 3150 + 672/2016 = 3822/2016
5. 3822/2016 simplified gives 91/48
6. So, 50/32 + 21/63 = 91/48
   In mixed form: 143/48

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