Add 36/63 and 27/6, Solve 36/63 + 4 3/6 as a fraction

Add 36/63 and 27/6

1^st number: 36/63, 2^nd number: 4 3/6

36/63 + 27/6 is 71/14.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
36/63 = 36 × 2/63 × 2 = 72/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 21 = 126,
27/6 = 27 × 21/6 × 21 = 567/126
Add the two like fractions:
72/126 + 567/126 = 72 + 567/126 = 639/126
639/126 simplified gives 71/14
So, 36/63 + 27/6 = 71/14
In mixed form: 51/14

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