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Add 35/63 and 3/5

35/63 + 3/5 is 52/45.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    35/63 = 35 × 5/63 × 5 = 175/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
    3/5 = 3 × 63/5 × 63 = 189/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/315 + 189/315 = 175 + 189/315 = 364/315
  5. 364/315 simplified gives 52/45
  6. So, 35/63 + 3/5 = 52/45
    In mixed form: 17/45

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