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Add 50/63 and 40/18

1^st number: 50/63, 2^nd number: 2 4/18

50/63 + 40/18 is 190/63.

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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,
   40/18 = 40 × 7/18 × 7 = 280/126
4. Add the two like fractions:
   100/126 + 280/126 = 100 + 280/126 = 380/126
5. 380/126 simplified gives 190/63
6. So, 50/63 + 40/18 = 190/63
   In mixed form: 31/63

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