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Add 36/63 and 48/49

36/63 + 48/49 is 76/49.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 49 is 441
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 7 = 441,
   36/63 = 36 × 7/63 × 7 = 252/441
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
   48/49 = 48 × 9/49 × 9 = 432/441
4. Add the two like fractions:
   252/441 + 432/441 = 252 + 432/441 = 684/441
5. 684/441 simplified gives 76/49
6. So, 36/63 + 48/49 = 76/49
   In mixed form: 127/49

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