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Add 63/2 and 35/25

1st number: 31 1/2, 2nd number: 1 10/25

63/2 + 35/25 is 329/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 25 is 50

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 25 = 50,
    63/2 = 63 × 25/2 × 25 = 1575/50
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
    35/25 = 35 × 2/25 × 2 = 70/50
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1575/50 + 70/50 = 1575 + 70/50 = 1645/50
  5. 1645/50 simplified gives 329/10
  6. So, 63/2 + 35/25 = 329/10
    In mixed form: 329/10

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