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Add 8/35 and 63/9

1st number: 8/35, 2nd number: 7 0/9

8/35 + 63/9 is 253/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    8/35 = 8 × 9/35 × 9 = 72/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
    63/9 = 63 × 35/9 × 35 = 2205/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/315 + 2205/315 = 72 + 2205/315 = 2277/315
  5. 2277/315 simplified gives 253/35
  6. So, 8/35 + 63/9 = 253/35
    In mixed form: 78/35

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