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Add 8/28 and 63/35

1^st number: 8/28, 2^nd number: 1 28/35

8/28 + 63/35 is 73/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 35 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
   8/28 = 8 × 5/28 × 5 = 40/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
   63/35 = 63 × 4/35 × 4 = 252/140
4. Add the two like fractions:
   40/140 + 252/140 = 40 + 252/140 = 292/140
5. 292/140 simplified gives 73/35
6. So, 8/28 + 63/35 = 73/35
   In mixed form: 23/35

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