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Add 50/63 and 20/18

1st number: 50/63, 2nd number: 1 2/18

50/63 + 20/18 is 40/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 18 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    50/63 = 50 × 2/63 × 2 = 100/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
    20/18 = 20 × 7/18 × 7 = 140/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/126 + 140/126 = 100 + 140/126 = 240/126
  5. 240/126 simplified gives 40/21
  6. So, 50/63 + 20/18 = 40/21
    In mixed form: 119/21

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