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Add 9/63 and 35/20

1st number: 9/63, 2nd number: 1 15/20

9/63 + 35/20 is 53/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 20 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 20 = 1260,
    9/63 = 9 × 20/63 × 20 = 180/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 63 = 1260,
    35/20 = 35 × 63/20 × 63 = 2205/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/1260 + 2205/1260 = 180 + 2205/1260 = 2385/1260
  5. 2385/1260 simplified gives 53/28
  6. So, 9/63 + 35/20 = 53/28
    In mixed form: 125/28

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