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Add 2/35 and 63/9

1st number: 2/35, 2nd number: 7 0/9

2/35 + 63/9 is 247/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 9 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 9 × 35 = 315,
    63/9 = 63 × 35/9 × 35 = 2205/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/315 + 2205/315 = 18 + 2205/315 = 2223/315
  5. 2223/315 simplified gives 247/35
  6. So, 2/35 + 63/9 = 247/35
    In mixed form: 72/35

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