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Add 35/8 and 63/15

1st number: 4 3/8, 2nd number: 4 3/15

35/8 + 63/15 is 343/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 15 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
    35/8 = 35 × 15/8 × 15 = 525/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
    63/15 = 63 × 8/15 × 8 = 504/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    525/120 + 504/120 = 525 + 504/120 = 1029/120
  5. 1029/120 simplified gives 343/40
  6. So, 35/8 + 63/15 = 343/40
    In mixed form: 823/40

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