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Add 63/45 and 2/35

1st number: 1 18/45, 2nd number: 2/35

63/45 + 2/35 is 51/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 35 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
    63/45 = 63 × 7/45 × 7 = 441/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    2/35 = 2 × 9/35 × 9 = 18/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    441/315 + 18/315 = 441 + 18/315 = 459/315
  5. 459/315 simplified gives 51/35
  6. So, 63/45 + 2/35 = 51/35
    In mixed form: 116/35

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