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Add 9/63 and 42/35

1st number: 9/63, 2nd number: 1 7/35

9/63 + 42/35 is 47/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 35 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    9/63 = 9 × 5/63 × 5 = 45/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    42/35 = 42 × 9/35 × 9 = 378/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/315 + 378/315 = 45 + 378/315 = 423/315
  5. 423/315 simplified gives 47/35
  6. So, 9/63 + 42/35 = 47/35
    In mixed form: 112/35

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