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Add 49/63 and 16/36

49/63 + 16/36 is 11/9.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 36 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
   49/63 = 49 × 4/63 × 4 = 196/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
   16/36 = 16 × 7/36 × 7 = 112/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   196/252 + 112/252 = 196 + 112/252 = 308/252
5. 308/252 simplified gives 11/9
6. So, 49/63 + 16/36 = 11/9
   In mixed form: 12/9

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