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Add 24/81 and 63/36

1^st number: 24/81, 2^nd number: 1 27/36

24/81 + 63/36 is 221/108.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 36 is 324
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
   24/81 = 24 × 4/81 × 4 = 96/324
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 9 = 324,
   63/36 = 63 × 9/36 × 9 = 567/324
4. Add the two like fractions:
   96/324 + 567/324 = 96 + 567/324 = 663/324
5. 663/324 simplified gives 221/108
6. So, 24/81 + 63/36 = 221/108
   In mixed form: 25/108

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