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Add 63/35 and 45/18

1st number: 1 28/35, 2nd number: 2 9/18

63/35 + 45/18 is 43/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 18 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
    63/35 = 63 × 18/35 × 18 = 1134/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
    45/18 = 45 × 35/18 × 35 = 1575/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1134/630 + 1575/630 = 1134 + 1575/630 = 2709/630
  5. 2709/630 simplified gives 43/10
  6. So, 63/35 + 45/18 = 43/10
    In mixed form: 43/10

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