Add 63/36 and 32/7, Solve 1 27/36 + 4 4/7 as a fraction

Add 63/36 and 32/7

1^st number: 1 27/36, 2^nd number: 4 4/7

63/36 + 32/7 is 177/28.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 7 is 252

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
63/36 = 63 × 7/36 × 7 = 441/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 36 = 252,
32/7 = 32 × 36/7 × 36 = 1152/252
Add the two like fractions:
441/252 + 1152/252 = 441 + 1152/252 = 1593/252
1593/252 simplified gives 177/28
So, 63/36 + 32/7 = 177/28
In mixed form: 69/28

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