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Add 35/10 and 40/63

1st number: 3 5/10, 2nd number: 40/63

35/10 + 40/63 is 521/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 63 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 63 = 630,
    35/10 = 35 × 63/10 × 63 = 2205/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
    40/63 = 40 × 10/63 × 10 = 400/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2205/630 + 400/630 = 2205 + 400/630 = 2605/630
  5. 2605/630 simplified gives 521/126
  6. So, 35/10 + 40/63 = 521/126
    In mixed form: 417/126

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