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Add 35/15 and 80/63

1^st number: 2 5/15, 2^nd number: 1 17/63

35/15 + 80/63 is 227/63.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 63 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 21 = 315,
   35/15 = 35 × 21/15 × 21 = 735/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
   80/63 = 80 × 5/63 × 5 = 400/315
4. Add the two like fractions:
   735/315 + 400/315 = 735 + 400/315 = 1135/315
5. 1135/315 simplified gives 227/63
6. So, 35/15 + 80/63 = 227/63
   In mixed form: 338/63

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