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Add 35/63 and 15/8

1st number: 35/63, 2nd number: 1 7/8

35/63 + 15/8 is 175/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 8 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    35/63 = 35 × 8/63 × 8 = 280/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
    15/8 = 15 × 63/8 × 63 = 945/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/504 + 945/504 = 280 + 945/504 = 1225/504
  5. 1225/504 simplified gives 175/72
  6. So, 35/63 + 15/8 = 175/72
    In mixed form: 231/72

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