Add 63/18 and 5/50, Solve 3 9/18 + 5/50 as a fraction

Add 63/18 and 5/50

1^st number: 3 9/18, 2^nd number: 5/50

63/18 + 5/50 is 18/5.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
63/18 = 63 × 25/18 × 25 = 1575/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
5/50 = 5 × 9/50 × 9 = 45/450
Add the two like fractions:
1575/450 + 45/450 = 1575 + 45/450 = 1620/450
1620/450 simplified gives 18/5
So, 63/18 + 5/50 = 18/5
In mixed form: 33/5

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