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Add 3/5 and 4/63

3/5 + 4/63 is 209/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 63 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
    3/5 = 3 × 63/5 × 63 = 189/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    4/63 = 4 × 5/63 × 5 = 20/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    189/315 + 20/315 = 189 + 20/315 = 209/315
  5. So, 3/5 + 4/63 = 209/315

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