Add 15/3 and 63/30, Solve 5 0/3 + 2 3/30 as a fraction

Add 15/3 and 63/30

1^st number: 5 0/3, 2^nd number: 2 3/30

15/3 + 63/30 is 71/10.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 30 is 30

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 10 = 30,
15/3 = 15 × 10/3 × 10 = 150/30
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
63/30 = 63 × 1/30 × 1 = 63/30
Add the two like fractions:
150/30 + 63/30 = 150 + 63/30 = 213/30
213/30 simplified gives 71/10
So, 15/3 + 63/30 = 71/10
In mixed form: 71/10

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