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Add 9/8 and 63/35

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

9/8 + 63/35 is 117/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  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,
    9/8 = 9 × 35/8 × 35 = 315/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
    63/35 = 63 × 8/35 × 8 = 504/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/280 + 504/280 = 315 + 504/280 = 819/280
  5. 819/280 simplified gives 117/40
  6. So, 9/8 + 63/35 = 117/40
    In mixed form: 237/40

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