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Add 63/36 and 16/49

1^st number: 1 27/36, 2^nd number: 16/49

63/36 + 16/49 is 407/196.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 49 is 1764
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
   63/36 = 63 × 49/36 × 49 = 3087/1764
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 36 = 1764,
   16/49 = 16 × 36/49 × 36 = 576/1764
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3087/1764 + 576/1764 = 3087 + 576/1764 = 3663/1764
5. 3663/1764 simplified gives 407/196
6. So, 63/36 + 16/49 = 407/196
   In mixed form: 215/196

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