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Add 1/63 and 15/35

1/63 + 15/35 is 4/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 35 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    1/63 = 1 × 5/63 × 5 = 5/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    15/35 = 15 × 9/35 × 9 = 135/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5/315 + 135/315 = 5 + 135/315 = 140/315
  5. 140/315 simplified gives 4/9
  6. So, 1/63 + 15/35 = 4/9

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