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Add 63/75 and 60/36

1st number: 63/75, 2nd number: 1 24/36

63/75 + 60/36 is 188/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 36 is 900

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
    63/75 = 63 × 12/75 × 12 = 756/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    60/36 = 60 × 25/36 × 25 = 1500/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    756/900 + 1500/900 = 756 + 1500/900 = 2256/900
  5. 2256/900 simplified gives 188/75
  6. So, 63/75 + 60/36 = 188/75
    In mixed form: 238/75

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