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Add 63/75 and 36/90

63/75 + 36/90 is 31/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 90 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
    63/75 = 63 × 6/75 × 6 = 378/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
    36/90 = 36 × 5/90 × 5 = 180/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/450 + 180/450 = 378 + 180/450 = 558/450
  5. 558/450 simplified gives 31/25
  6. So, 63/75 + 36/90 = 31/25
    In mixed form: 16/25

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