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Add 50/8 and 45/63

1^st number: 6 2/8, 2^nd number: 45/63

50/8 + 45/63 is 195/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 63 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
   50/8 = 50 × 63/8 × 63 = 3150/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   45/63 = 45 × 8/63 × 8 = 360/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3150/504 + 360/504 = 3150 + 360/504 = 3510/504
5. 3510/504 simplified gives 195/28
6. So, 50/8 + 45/63 = 195/28
   In mixed form: 627/28

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