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Add 81/36 and 63/8

1^st number: 2 9/36, 2^nd number: 7 7/8

81/36 + 63/8 is 81/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 8 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
   81/36 = 81 × 2/36 × 2 = 162/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
   63/8 = 63 × 9/8 × 9 = 567/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   162/72 + 567/72 = 162 + 567/72 = 729/72
5. 729/72 simplified gives 81/8
6. So, 81/36 + 63/8 = 81/8
   In mixed form: 101/8

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