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Add 2/36 and 25/63

2/36 + 25/63 is 19/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 63 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
    2/36 = 2 × 7/36 × 7 = 14/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    25/63 = 25 × 4/63 × 4 = 100/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/252 + 100/252 = 14 + 100/252 = 114/252
  5. 114/252 simplified gives 19/42
  6. So, 2/36 + 25/63 = 19/42

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