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Add 36/6 and 18/63

1st number: 6 0/6, 2nd number: 18/63

36/6 + 18/63 is 44/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 63 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 21 = 126,
    36/6 = 36 × 21/6 × 21 = 756/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    18/63 = 18 × 2/63 × 2 = 36/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    756/126 + 36/126 = 756 + 36/126 = 792/126
  5. 792/126 simplified gives 44/7
  6. So, 36/6 + 18/63 = 44/7
    In mixed form: 62/7

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