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Add 80/50 and 63/18

1^st number: 1 30/50, 2^nd number: 3 9/18

80/50 + 63/18 is 51/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 18 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
   80/50 = 80 × 9/50 × 9 = 720/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
   63/18 = 63 × 25/18 × 25 = 1575/450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   720/450 + 1575/450 = 720 + 1575/450 = 2295/450
5. 2295/450 simplified gives 51/10
6. So, 80/50 + 63/18 = 51/10
   In mixed form: 51/10

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