Add 63/35 and 5/9, Solve 1 28/35 + 5/9 as a fraction

Add 63/35 and 5/9

1^st number: 1 28/35, 2^nd number: 5/9

63/35 + 5/9 is 106/45.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
63/35 = 63 × 9/35 × 9 = 567/315
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
5/9 = 5 × 35/9 × 35 = 175/315
Add the two like fractions:
567/315 + 175/315 = 567 + 175/315 = 742/315
742/315 simplified gives 106/45
So, 63/35 + 5/9 = 106/45
In mixed form: 216/45

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