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Add 35/45 and 56/63

35/45 + 56/63 is 5/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 63 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
    35/45 = 35 × 7/45 × 7 = 245/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    56/63 = 56 × 5/63 × 5 = 280/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    245/315 + 280/315 = 245 + 280/315 = 525/315
  5. 525/315 simplified gives 5/3
  6. So, 35/45 + 56/63 = 5/3
    In mixed form: 12/3

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