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Add 36/35 and 12/63

1st number: 1 1/35, 2nd number: 12/63

36/35 + 12/63 is 128/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 63 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    36/35 = 36 × 9/35 × 9 = 324/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    12/63 = 12 × 5/63 × 5 = 60/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    324/315 + 60/315 = 324 + 60/315 = 384/315
  5. 384/315 simplified gives 128/105
  6. So, 36/35 + 12/63 = 128/105
    In mixed form: 123/105

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