Add 2/3 and 63/35, Solve 2/3 + 1 28/35 as a fraction

Add 2/3 and 63/35

1^st number: 2/3, 2^nd number: 1 28/35

2/3 + 63/35 is 37/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 35 is 105

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 35 = 105,
2/3 = 2 × 35/3 × 35 = 70/105
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
63/35 = 63 × 3/35 × 3 = 189/105
Add the two like fractions:
70/105 + 189/105 = 70 + 189/105 = 259/105
259/105 simplified gives 37/15
So, 2/3 + 63/35 = 37/15
In mixed form: 27/15

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