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Add 45/36 and 63/24

1st number: 1 9/36, 2nd number: 2 15/24

45/36 + 63/24 is 31/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 24 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
    45/36 = 45 × 2/36 × 2 = 90/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
    63/24 = 63 × 3/24 × 3 = 189/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/72 + 189/72 = 90 + 189/72 = 279/72
  5. 279/72 simplified gives 31/8
  6. So, 45/36 + 63/24 = 31/8
    In mixed form: 37/8

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