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Add 63/35 and 42/9

1st number: 1 28/35, 2nd number: 4 6/9

63/35 + 42/9 is 97/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 9 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    63/35 = 63 × 9/35 × 9 = 567/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
    42/9 = 42 × 35/9 × 35 = 1470/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    567/315 + 1470/315 = 567 + 1470/315 = 2037/315
  5. 2037/315 simplified gives 97/15
  6. So, 63/35 + 42/9 = 97/15
    In mixed form: 67/15

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