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Add 63/45 and 50/12

1^st number: 1 18/45, 2^nd number: 4 2/12

63/45 + 50/12 is 167/30.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 12 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   63/45 = 63 × 4/45 × 4 = 252/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
   50/12 = 50 × 15/12 × 15 = 750/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   252/180 + 750/180 = 252 + 750/180 = 1002/180
5. 1002/180 simplified gives 167/30
6. So, 63/45 + 50/12 = 167/30
   In mixed form: 517/30

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