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Add 24/35 and 36/63

24/35 + 36/63 is 44/35.

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,
    24/35 = 24 × 9/35 × 9 = 216/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    36/63 = 36 × 5/63 × 5 = 180/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/315 + 180/315 = 216 + 180/315 = 396/315
  5. 396/315 simplified gives 44/35
  6. So, 24/35 + 36/63 = 44/35
    In mixed form: 19/35

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