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Add 2/30 and 1/63

2/30 + 1/63 is 26/315.

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,
    2/30 = 2 × 21/30 × 21 = 42/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
    1/63 = 1 × 10/63 × 10 = 10/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/630 + 10/630 = 42 + 10/630 = 52/630
  5. 52/630 simplified gives 26/315
  6. So, 2/30 + 1/63 = 26/315

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