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Add 81/8 and 63/35

1^st number: 10 1/8, 2^nd number: 1 28/35

81/8 + 63/35 is 477/40.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 35 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
   81/8 = 81 × 35/8 × 35 = 2835/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
   63/35 = 63 × 8/35 × 8 = 504/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2835/280 + 504/280 = 2835 + 504/280 = 3339/280
5. 3339/280 simplified gives 477/40
6. So, 81/8 + 63/35 = 477/40
   In mixed form: 1137/40

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