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Add 63/50 and 20/40

1^st number: 1 13/50, 2^nd number: 20/40

63/50 + 20/40 is 44/25.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 40 is 200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
   63/50 = 63 × 4/50 × 4 = 252/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
   20/40 = 20 × 5/40 × 5 = 100/200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   252/200 + 100/200 = 252 + 100/200 = 352/200
5. 352/200 simplified gives 44/25
6. So, 63/50 + 20/40 = 44/25
   In mixed form: 119/25

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