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Add 72/63 and 10/35

1st number: 1 9/63, 2nd number: 10/35

72/63 + 10/35 is 10/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 35 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    72/63 = 72 × 5/63 × 5 = 360/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    10/35 = 10 × 9/35 × 9 = 90/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/315 + 90/315 = 360 + 90/315 = 450/315
  5. 450/315 simplified gives 10/7
  6. So, 72/63 + 10/35 = 10/7
    In mixed form: 13/7

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