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Add 63/18 and 21/50

1^st number: 3 9/18, 2^nd number: 21/50

63/18 + 21/50 is 98/25.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 50 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
   63/18 = 63 × 25/18 × 25 = 1575/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
   21/50 = 21 × 9/50 × 9 = 189/450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1575/450 + 189/450 = 1575 + 189/450 = 1764/450
5. 1764/450 simplified gives 98/25
6. So, 63/18 + 21/50 = 98/25
   In mixed form: 323/25

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