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Add 75/36 and 63/72

1st number: 2 3/36, 2nd number: 63/72

75/36 + 63/72 is 71/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 72 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
    75/36 = 75 × 2/36 × 2 = 150/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
    63/72 = 63 × 1/72 × 1 = 63/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/72 + 63/72 = 150 + 63/72 = 213/72
  5. 213/72 simplified gives 71/24
  6. So, 75/36 + 63/72 = 71/24
    In mixed form: 223/24

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