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Add 35/63 and 30/56

35/63 + 30/56 is 275/252.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 56 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 56 × 9 = 504,
    30/56 = 30 × 9/56 × 9 = 270/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/504 + 270/504 = 280 + 270/504 = 550/504
  5. 550/504 simplified gives 275/252
  6. So, 35/63 + 30/56 = 275/252
    In mixed form: 123/252

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