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Add 30/63 and 40/36

1^st number: 30/63, 2^nd number: 1 4/36

30/63 + 40/36 is 100/63.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 36 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
   30/63 = 30 × 4/63 × 4 = 120/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
   40/36 = 40 × 7/36 × 7 = 280/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   120/252 + 280/252 = 120 + 280/252 = 400/252
5. 400/252 simplified gives 100/63
6. So, 30/63 + 40/36 = 100/63
   In mixed form: 137/63

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