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Add 5/63 and 8/36

5/63 + 8/36 is 19/63.

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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,
   5/63 = 5 × 4/63 × 4 = 20/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
   8/36 = 8 × 7/36 × 7 = 56/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   20/252 + 56/252 = 20 + 56/252 = 76/252
5. 76/252 simplified gives 19/63
6. So, 5/63 + 8/36 = 19/63

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