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Add 6/5 and 9/63

1st number: 1 1/5, 2nd number: 9/63

6/5 + 9/63 is 47/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 63 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
    6/5 = 6 × 63/5 × 63 = 378/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    9/63 = 9 × 5/63 × 5 = 45/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/315 + 45/315 = 378 + 45/315 = 423/315
  5. 423/315 simplified gives 47/35
  6. So, 6/5 + 9/63 = 47/35
    In mixed form: 112/35

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