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Add 5/63 and 5/35

5/63 + 5/35 is 2/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    5/63 = 5 × 5/63 × 5 = 25/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    5/35 = 5 × 9/35 × 9 = 45/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    25/315 + 45/315 = 25 + 45/315 = 70/315
  5. 70/315 simplified gives 2/9
  6. So, 5/63 + 5/35 = 2/9

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