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Add 15/25 and 63/35

1^st number: 15/25, 2^nd number: 1 28/35

15/25 + 63/35 is 12/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 35 is 175
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
   15/25 = 15 × 7/25 × 7 = 105/175
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
   63/35 = 63 × 5/35 × 5 = 315/175
4. Add the two like fractions:
   105/175 + 315/175 = 105 + 315/175 = 420/175
5. 420/175 simplified gives 12/5
6. So, 15/25 + 63/35 = 12/5
   In mixed form: 22/5

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