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Add 5/63 and 36/18

1^st number: 5/63, 2^nd number: 2 0/18

5/63 + 36/18 is 131/63.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 18 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
   5/63 = 5 × 2/63 × 2 = 10/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
   36/18 = 36 × 7/18 × 7 = 252/126
4. Add the two like fractions:
   10/126 + 252/126 = 10 + 252/126 = 262/126
5. 262/126 simplified gives 131/63
6. So, 5/63 + 36/18 = 131/63
   In mixed form: 25/63

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