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Add 63/3 and 81/36

1st number: 21 0/3, 2nd number: 2 9/36

63/3 + 81/36 is 93/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 36 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 12 = 36,
    63/3 = 63 × 12/3 × 12 = 756/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    81/36 = 81 × 1/36 × 1 = 81/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    756/36 + 81/36 = 756 + 81/36 = 837/36
  5. 837/36 simplified gives 93/4
  6. So, 63/3 + 81/36 = 93/4
    In mixed form: 231/4

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