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Add 15/30 and 5/63

15/30 + 5/63 is 73/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 63 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 21 = 630,
    15/30 = 15 × 21/30 × 21 = 315/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
    5/63 = 5 × 10/63 × 10 = 50/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/630 + 50/630 = 315 + 50/630 = 365/630
  5. 365/630 simplified gives 73/126
  6. So, 15/30 + 5/63 = 73/126

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