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Add 36/63 and 24/45

36/63 + 24/45 is 116/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 45 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    36/63 = 36 × 5/63 × 5 = 180/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
    24/45 = 24 × 7/45 × 7 = 168/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/315 + 168/315 = 180 + 168/315 = 348/315
  5. 348/315 simplified gives 116/105
  6. So, 36/63 + 24/45 = 116/105
    In mixed form: 111/105

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