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Add 6/36 and 32/63

6/36 + 32/63 is 85/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 63 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
    6/36 = 6 × 7/36 × 7 = 42/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    32/63 = 32 × 4/63 × 4 = 128/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/252 + 128/252 = 42 + 128/252 = 170/252
  5. 170/252 simplified gives 85/126
  6. So, 6/36 + 32/63 = 85/126

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