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Add 63/3 and 5/35

1st number: 21 0/3, 2nd number: 5/35

63/3 + 5/35 is 148/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 35 is 105

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 35 = 105,
    63/3 = 63 × 35/3 × 35 = 2205/105
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
    5/35 = 5 × 3/35 × 3 = 15/105
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2205/105 + 15/105 = 2205 + 15/105 = 2220/105
  5. 2220/105 simplified gives 148/7
  6. So, 63/3 + 5/35 = 148/7
    In mixed form: 211/7

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