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Add 35/4 and 5/63

1st number: 8 3/4, 2nd number: 5/63

35/4 + 5/63 is 2225/252.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 63 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
    35/4 = 35 × 63/4 × 63 = 2205/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    5/63 = 5 × 4/63 × 4 = 20/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2205/252 + 20/252 = 2205 + 20/252 = 2225/252
  5. So, 35/4 + 5/63 = 2225/252
    In mixed form: 8209/252

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