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Add 36/56 and 32/63

36/56 + 32/63 is 145/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 63 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    36/56 = 36 × 9/56 × 9 = 324/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    32/63 = 32 × 8/63 × 8 = 256/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    324/504 + 256/504 = 324 + 256/504 = 580/504
  5. 580/504 simplified gives 145/126
  6. So, 36/56 + 32/63 = 145/126
    In mixed form: 119/126

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