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Add 63/50 and 50/16

1^st number: 1 13/50, 2^nd number: 3 2/16

63/50 + 50/16 is 877/200.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 16 is 400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
   63/50 = 63 × 8/50 × 8 = 504/400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
   50/16 = 50 × 25/16 × 25 = 1250/400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   504/400 + 1250/400 = 504 + 1250/400 = 1754/400
5. 1754/400 simplified gives 877/200
6. So, 63/50 + 50/16 = 877/200
   In mixed form: 477/200

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