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Add 75/50 and 18/63

1st number: 1 25/50, 2nd number: 18/63

75/50 + 18/63 is 25/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 63 is 3150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
    75/50 = 75 × 63/50 × 63 = 4725/3150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
    18/63 = 18 × 50/63 × 50 = 900/3150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4725/3150 + 900/3150 = 4725 + 900/3150 = 5625/3150
  5. 5625/3150 simplified gives 25/14
  6. So, 75/50 + 18/63 = 25/14
    In mixed form: 111/14

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