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Add 36/63 and 27/84

36/63 + 27/84 is 25/28.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 84 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
   36/63 = 36 × 4/63 × 4 = 144/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
   27/84 = 27 × 3/84 × 3 = 81/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   144/252 + 81/252 = 144 + 81/252 = 225/252
5. 225/252 simplified gives 25/28
6. So, 36/63 + 27/84 = 25/28

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