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Add 2/5 and 63/9

1st number: 2/5, 2nd number: 7 0/9

2/5 + 63/9 is 37/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 9 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
    2/5 = 2 × 9/5 × 9 = 18/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
    63/9 = 63 × 5/9 × 5 = 315/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/45 + 315/45 = 18 + 315/45 = 333/45
  5. 333/45 simplified gives 37/5
  6. So, 2/5 + 63/9 = 37/5
    In mixed form: 72/5

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