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Add 15/35 and 7/63

15/35 + 7/63 is 34/63.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    15/35 = 15 × 9/35 × 9 = 135/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    7/63 = 7 × 5/63 × 5 = 35/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/315 + 35/315 = 135 + 35/315 = 170/315
  5. 170/315 simplified gives 34/63
  6. So, 15/35 + 7/63 = 34/63

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