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Add 6/36 and 5/63

6/36 + 5/63 is 31/126.

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,
   5/63 = 5 × 4/63 × 4 = 20/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   42/252 + 20/252 = 42 + 20/252 = 62/252
5. 62/252 simplified gives 31/126
6. So, 6/36 + 5/63 = 31/126

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