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Add 35/36 and 4/63

35/36 + 4/63 is 29/28.

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,
    35/36 = 35 × 7/36 × 7 = 245/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    4/63 = 4 × 4/63 × 4 = 16/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    245/252 + 16/252 = 245 + 16/252 = 261/252
  5. 261/252 simplified gives 29/28
  6. So, 35/36 + 4/63 = 29/28
    In mixed form: 11/28

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