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Add 25/35 and 28/63

25/35 + 28/63 is 73/63.

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,
    25/35 = 25 × 9/35 × 9 = 225/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    28/63 = 28 × 5/63 × 5 = 140/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/315 + 140/315 = 225 + 140/315 = 365/315
  5. 365/315 simplified gives 73/63
  6. So, 25/35 + 28/63 = 73/63
    In mixed form: 110/63

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