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Add 63/36 and 63/5

1st number: 1 27/36, 2nd number: 12 3/5

63/36 + 63/5 is 287/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 5 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    63/36 = 63 × 5/36 × 5 = 315/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
    63/5 = 63 × 36/5 × 36 = 2268/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/180 + 2268/180 = 315 + 2268/180 = 2583/180
  5. 2583/180 simplified gives 287/20
  6. So, 63/36 + 63/5 = 287/20
    In mixed form: 147/20

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