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Add 63/36 and 35/8

1^st number: 1 27/36, 2^nd number: 4 3/8

63/36 + 35/8 is 49/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 8 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
   63/36 = 63 × 2/36 × 2 = 126/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
   35/8 = 35 × 9/8 × 9 = 315/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   126/72 + 315/72 = 126 + 315/72 = 441/72
5. 441/72 simplified gives 49/8
6. So, 63/36 + 35/8 = 49/8
   In mixed form: 61/8

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