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Add 50/75 and 63/18

1^st number: 50/75, 2^nd number: 3 9/18

50/75 + 63/18 is 25/6.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 18 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
   50/75 = 50 × 6/75 × 6 = 300/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
   63/18 = 63 × 25/18 × 25 = 1575/450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   300/450 + 1575/450 = 300 + 1575/450 = 1875/450
5. 1875/450 simplified gives 25/6
6. So, 50/75 + 63/18 = 25/6
   In mixed form: 41/6

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