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Add 36/63 and 40/15

1^st number: 36/63, 2^nd number: 2 10/15

36/63 + 40/15 is 68/21.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 15 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 15 × 21 = 315,
   40/15 = 40 × 21/15 × 21 = 840/315
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/315 + 840/315 = 180 + 840/315 = 1020/315
5. 1020/315 simplified gives 68/21
6. So, 36/63 + 40/15 = 68/21
   In mixed form: 35/21

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