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Add 36/4 and 60/63

1st number: 9 0/4, 2nd number: 60/63

36/4 + 60/63 is 209/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 63 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
    36/4 = 36 × 63/4 × 63 = 2268/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    60/63 = 60 × 4/63 × 4 = 240/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2268/252 + 240/252 = 2268 + 240/252 = 2508/252
  5. 2508/252 simplified gives 209/21
  6. So, 36/4 + 60/63 = 209/21
    In mixed form: 920/21

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