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Add 8/9 and 35/63

8/9 + 35/63 is 13/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 63 is 63

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
    8/9 = 8 × 7/9 × 7 = 56/63
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
    35/63 = 35 × 1/63 × 1 = 35/63
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/63 + 35/63 = 56 + 35/63 = 91/63
  5. 91/63 simplified gives 13/9
  6. So, 8/9 + 35/63 = 13/9
    In mixed form: 14/9

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