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Add 10/14 and 35/63

10/14 + 35/63 is 80/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 63 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
    10/14 = 10 × 9/14 × 9 = 90/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    35/63 = 35 × 2/63 × 2 = 70/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/126 + 70/126 = 90 + 70/126 = 160/126
  5. 160/126 simplified gives 80/63
  6. So, 10/14 + 35/63 = 80/63
    In mixed form: 117/63

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