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Add 2/35 and 15/63

2/35 + 15/63 is 31/105.

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,
    2/35 = 2 × 9/35 × 9 = 18/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    15/63 = 15 × 5/63 × 5 = 75/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/315 + 75/315 = 18 + 75/315 = 93/315
  5. 93/315 simplified gives 31/105
  6. So, 2/35 + 15/63 = 31/105

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