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Add 60/36 and 50/63

1^st number: 1 24/36, 2^nd number: 50/63

60/36 + 50/63 is 155/63.

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,
   60/36 = 60 × 7/36 × 7 = 420/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
   50/63 = 50 × 4/63 × 4 = 200/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   420/252 + 200/252 = 420 + 200/252 = 620/252
5. 620/252 simplified gives 155/63
6. So, 60/36 + 50/63 = 155/63
   In mixed form: 229/63

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