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Add 63/5 and 45/50

1^st number: 12 3/5, 2^nd number: 45/50

63/5 + 45/50 is 27/2.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 50 is 50
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 10 = 50,
   63/5 = 63 × 10/5 × 10 = 630/50
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
   45/50 = 45 × 1/50 × 1 = 45/50
4. Add the two like fractions:
   630/50 + 45/50 = 630 + 45/50 = 675/50
5. 675/50 simplified gives 27/2
6. So, 63/5 + 45/50 = 27/2
   In mixed form: 131/2

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