Add 63/3 and 75/35, Solve 21 0/3 + 2 5/35 as a fraction

Add 63/3 and 75/35

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

63/3 + 75/35 is 162/7.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 35 = 105,
63/3 = 63 × 35/3 × 35 = 2205/105
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
75/35 = 75 × 3/35 × 3 = 225/105
Add the two like fractions:
2205/105 + 225/105 = 2205 + 225/105 = 2430/105
2430/105 simplified gives 162/7
So, 63/3 + 75/35 = 162/7
In mixed form: 231/7

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