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Add 12/63 and 30/49

12/63 + 30/49 is 118/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 49 is 441

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 7 = 441,
    12/63 = 12 × 7/63 × 7 = 84/441
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
    30/49 = 30 × 9/49 × 9 = 270/441
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/441 + 270/441 = 84 + 270/441 = 354/441
  5. 354/441 simplified gives 118/147
  6. So, 12/63 + 30/49 = 118/147

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