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Add 63/84 and 36/25

1st number: 63/84, 2nd number: 1 11/25

63/84 + 36/25 is 219/100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 25 is 2100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
    63/84 = 63 × 25/84 × 25 = 1575/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
    36/25 = 36 × 84/25 × 84 = 3024/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1575/2100 + 3024/2100 = 1575 + 3024/2100 = 4599/2100
  5. 4599/2100 simplified gives 219/100
  6. So, 63/84 + 36/25 = 219/100
    In mixed form: 219/100

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