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Add 63/36 and 48/49

1^st number: 1 27/36, 2^nd number: 48/49

63/36 + 48/49 is 535/196.

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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,
   48/49 = 48 × 36/49 × 36 = 1728/1764
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3087/1764 + 1728/1764 = 3087 + 1728/1764 = 4815/1764
5. 4815/1764 simplified gives 535/196
6. So, 63/36 + 48/49 = 535/196
   In mixed form: 2143/196

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