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Add 12/30 and 63/9

1st number: 12/30, 2nd number: 7 0/9

12/30 + 63/9 is 37/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 9 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    12/30 = 12 × 3/30 × 3 = 36/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
    63/9 = 63 × 10/9 × 10 = 630/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/90 + 630/90 = 36 + 630/90 = 666/90
  5. 666/90 simplified gives 37/5
  6. So, 12/30 + 63/9 = 37/5
    In mixed form: 72/5

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