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Add 63/36 and 98/20

1^st number: 1 27/36, 2^nd number: 4 18/20

63/36 + 98/20 is 133/20.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 20 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 20 × 9 = 180,
   98/20 = 98 × 9/20 × 9 = 882/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   315/180 + 882/180 = 315 + 882/180 = 1197/180
5. 1197/180 simplified gives 133/20
6. So, 63/36 + 98/20 = 133/20
   In mixed form: 613/20

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