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Add 35/5 and 56/63

1st number: 7 0/5, 2nd number: 56/63

35/5 + 56/63 is 71/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 63 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
    35/5 = 35 × 63/5 × 63 = 2205/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    56/63 = 56 × 5/63 × 5 = 280/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2205/315 + 280/315 = 2205 + 280/315 = 2485/315
  5. 2485/315 simplified gives 71/9
  6. So, 35/5 + 56/63 = 71/9
    In mixed form: 78/9

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