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Add 63/15 and 20/35

1st number: 4 3/15, 2nd number: 20/35

63/15 + 20/35 is 167/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 35 is 105

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
    63/15 = 63 × 7/15 × 7 = 441/105
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
    20/35 = 20 × 3/35 × 3 = 60/105
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    441/105 + 60/105 = 441 + 60/105 = 501/105
  5. 501/105 simplified gives 167/35
  6. So, 63/15 + 20/35 = 167/35
    In mixed form: 427/35

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