Add 36/63 and 98/35, Solve 36/63 + 2 28/35 as a fraction

Add 36/63 and 98/35

1^st number: 36/63, 2^nd number: 2 28/35

36/63 + 98/35 is 118/35.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
36/63 = 36 × 5/63 × 5 = 180/315
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
98/35 = 98 × 9/35 × 9 = 882/315
Add the two like fractions:
180/315 + 882/315 = 180 + 882/315 = 1062/315
1062/315 simplified gives 118/35
So, 36/63 + 98/35 = 118/35
In mixed form: 313/35

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