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Add 32/36 and 3/63

32/36 + 3/63 is 59/63.

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,
    32/36 = 32 × 7/36 × 7 = 224/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    3/63 = 3 × 4/63 × 4 = 12/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    224/252 + 12/252 = 224 + 12/252 = 236/252
  5. 236/252 simplified gives 59/63
  6. So, 32/36 + 3/63 = 59/63

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