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Add 80/50 and 63/36

1^st number: 1 30/50, 2^nd number: 1 27/36

80/50 + 63/36 is 67/20.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 36 is 900
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
   80/50 = 80 × 18/50 × 18 = 1440/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   63/36 = 63 × 25/36 × 25 = 1575/900
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1440/900 + 1575/900 = 1440 + 1575/900 = 3015/900
5. 3015/900 simplified gives 67/20
6. So, 80/50 + 63/36 = 67/20
   In mixed form: 37/20

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