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Add 35/5 and 63/6

1st number: 7 0/5, 2nd number: 10 3/6

35/5 + 63/6 is 35/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 6 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
    35/5 = 35 × 6/5 × 6 = 210/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    63/6 = 63 × 5/6 × 5 = 315/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/30 + 315/30 = 210 + 315/30 = 525/30
  5. 525/30 simplified gives 35/2
  6. So, 35/5 + 63/6 = 35/2
    In mixed form: 171/2

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