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Add 63/7 and 14/36

1st number: 9 0/7, 2nd number: 14/36

63/7 + 14/36 is 169/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 36 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 36 = 252,
    63/7 = 63 × 36/7 × 36 = 2268/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
    14/36 = 14 × 7/36 × 7 = 98/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2268/252 + 98/252 = 2268 + 98/252 = 2366/252
  5. 2366/252 simplified gives 169/18
  6. So, 63/7 + 14/36 = 169/18
    In mixed form: 97/18

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