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Add 48/35 and 3/63

1st number: 1 13/35, 2nd number: 3/63

48/35 + 3/63 is 149/105.

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,
    48/35 = 48 × 9/35 × 9 = 432/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    3/63 = 3 × 5/63 × 5 = 15/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    432/315 + 15/315 = 432 + 15/315 = 447/315
  5. 447/315 simplified gives 149/105
  6. So, 48/35 + 3/63 = 149/105
    In mixed form: 144/105

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