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Add 36/20 and 40/63

1^st number: 1 16/20, 2^nd number: 40/63

36/20 + 40/63 is 767/315.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 63 is 1260
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 63 = 1260,
   36/20 = 36 × 63/20 × 63 = 2268/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 20 = 1260,
   40/63 = 40 × 20/63 × 20 = 800/1260
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2268/1260 + 800/1260 = 2268 + 800/1260 = 3068/1260
5. 3068/1260 simplified gives 767/315
6. So, 36/20 + 40/63 = 767/315
   In mixed form: 2137/315

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