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Add 3/30 and 63/5

1st number: 3/30, 2nd number: 12 3/5

3/30 + 63/5 is 127/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 5 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
    3/30 = 3 × 1/30 × 1 = 3/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
    63/5 = 63 × 6/5 × 6 = 378/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3/30 + 378/30 = 3 + 378/30 = 381/30
  5. 381/30 simplified gives 127/10
  6. So, 3/30 + 63/5 = 127/10
    In mixed form: 127/10

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