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Add 4/3 and 63/35

1st number: 1 1/3, 2nd number: 1 28/35

4/3 + 63/35 is 47/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 35 is 105

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 35 = 105,
    4/3 = 4 × 35/3 × 35 = 140/105
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
    63/35 = 63 × 3/35 × 3 = 189/105
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/105 + 189/105 = 140 + 189/105 = 329/105
  5. 329/105 simplified gives 47/15
  6. So, 4/3 + 63/35 = 47/15
    In mixed form: 32/15

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