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Add 63/15 and 42/36

1^st number: 4 3/15, 2^nd number: 1 6/36

63/15 + 42/36 is 161/30.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 36 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
   63/15 = 63 × 12/15 × 12 = 756/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   42/36 = 42 × 5/36 × 5 = 210/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   756/180 + 210/180 = 756 + 210/180 = 966/180
5. 966/180 simplified gives 161/30
6. So, 63/15 + 42/36 = 161/30
   In mixed form: 511/30

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