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Add 63/5 and 56/36

1^st number: 12 3/5, 2^nd number: 1 20/36

63/5 + 56/36 is 637/45.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 36 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
   63/5 = 63 × 36/5 × 36 = 2268/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   56/36 = 56 × 5/36 × 5 = 280/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2268/180 + 280/180 = 2268 + 280/180 = 2548/180
5. 2548/180 simplified gives 637/45
6. So, 63/5 + 56/36 = 637/45
   In mixed form: 147/45

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