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Add 1/30 and 63/18

1st number: 1/30, 2nd number: 3 9/18

1/30 + 63/18 is 53/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 18 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    1/30 = 1 × 3/30 × 3 = 3/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    63/18 = 63 × 5/18 × 5 = 315/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3/90 + 315/90 = 3 + 315/90 = 318/90
  5. 318/90 simplified gives 53/15
  6. So, 1/30 + 63/18 = 53/15
    In mixed form: 38/15

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