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Add 10/30 and 63/32

1st number: 10/30, 2nd number: 1 31/32

10/30 + 63/32 is 221/96.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 32 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
    10/30 = 10 × 16/30 × 16 = 160/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
    63/32 = 63 × 15/32 × 15 = 945/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/480 + 945/480 = 160 + 945/480 = 1105/480
  5. 1105/480 simplified gives 221/96
  6. So, 10/30 + 63/32 = 221/96
    In mixed form: 229/96

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