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Add 36/63 and 45/8

1^st number: 36/63, 2^nd number: 5 5/8

36/63 + 45/8 is 347/56.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 8 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   36/63 = 36 × 8/63 × 8 = 288/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
   45/8 = 45 × 63/8 × 63 = 2835/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   288/504 + 2835/504 = 288 + 2835/504 = 3123/504
5. 3123/504 simplified gives 347/56
6. So, 36/63 + 45/8 = 347/56
   In mixed form: 611/56

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