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Add 35/12 and 18/63

1st number: 2 11/12, 2nd number: 18/63

35/12 + 18/63 is 269/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 63 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 21 = 252,
    35/12 = 35 × 21/12 × 21 = 735/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    18/63 = 18 × 4/63 × 4 = 72/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    735/252 + 72/252 = 735 + 72/252 = 807/252
  5. 807/252 simplified gives 269/84
  6. So, 35/12 + 18/63 = 269/84
    In mixed form: 317/84

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