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Add 63/18 and 27/50

1st number: 3 9/18, 2nd number: 27/50

63/18 + 27/50 is 101/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  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,
    27/50 = 27 × 9/50 × 9 = 243/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1575/450 + 243/450 = 1575 + 243/450 = 1818/450
  5. 1818/450 simplified gives 101/25
  6. So, 63/18 + 27/50 = 101/25
    In mixed form: 41/25

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