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Add 63/9 and 36/15

1st number: 7 0/9, 2nd number: 2 6/15

63/9 + 36/15 is 47/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 15 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
    63/9 = 63 × 5/9 × 5 = 315/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
    36/15 = 36 × 3/15 × 3 = 108/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/45 + 108/45 = 315 + 108/45 = 423/45
  5. 423/45 simplified gives 47/5
  6. So, 63/9 + 36/15 = 47/5
    In mixed form: 92/5

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