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Add 10/63 and 40/35

1st number: 10/63, 2nd number: 1 5/35

10/63 + 40/35 is 82/63.

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,
    10/63 = 10 × 5/63 × 5 = 50/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    40/35 = 40 × 9/35 × 9 = 360/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/315 + 360/315 = 50 + 360/315 = 410/315
  5. 410/315 simplified gives 82/63
  6. So, 10/63 + 40/35 = 82/63
    In mixed form: 119/63

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