Add 36/63 and 9/5, Solve 36/63 + 1 4/5 as a fraction

Add 36/63 and 9/5

1^st number: 36/63, 2^nd number: 1 4/5

36/63 + 9/5 is 83/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 5 is 315

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
36/63 = 36 × 5/63 × 5 = 180/315
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
9/5 = 9 × 63/5 × 63 = 567/315
Add the two like fractions:
180/315 + 567/315 = 180 + 567/315 = 747/315
747/315 simplified gives 83/35
So, 36/63 + 9/5 = 83/35
In mixed form: 213/35

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