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Add 49/35 and 21/63

1st number: 1 14/35, 2nd number: 21/63

49/35 + 21/63 is 26/15.

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,
    49/35 = 49 × 9/35 × 9 = 441/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    21/63 = 21 × 5/63 × 5 = 105/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    441/315 + 105/315 = 441 + 105/315 = 546/315
  5. 546/315 simplified gives 26/15
  6. So, 49/35 + 21/63 = 26/15
    In mixed form: 111/15

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