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Add 36/10 and 42/63

1^st number: 3 6/10, 2^nd number: 42/63

36/10 + 42/63 is 64/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 63 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 63 = 630,
   36/10 = 36 × 63/10 × 63 = 2268/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
   42/63 = 42 × 10/63 × 10 = 420/630
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2268/630 + 420/630 = 2268 + 420/630 = 2688/630
5. 2688/630 simplified gives 64/15
6. So, 36/10 + 42/63 = 64/15
   In mixed form: 44/15

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