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Add 36/63 and 4/5

36/63 + 4/5 is 48/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 5 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 5 × 63 = 315,
    4/5 = 4 × 63/5 × 63 = 252/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/315 + 252/315 = 180 + 252/315 = 432/315
  5. 432/315 simplified gives 48/35
  6. So, 36/63 + 4/5 = 48/35
    In mixed form: 113/35

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