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Add 18/63 and 2/35

18/63 + 2/35 is 12/35.

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,
    18/63 = 18 × 5/63 × 5 = 90/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    2/35 = 2 × 9/35 × 9 = 18/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/315 + 18/315 = 90 + 18/315 = 108/315
  5. 108/315 simplified gives 12/35
  6. So, 18/63 + 2/35 = 12/35

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