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Add 3/63 and 30/56

3/63 + 30/56 is 7/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 56 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    3/63 = 3 × 8/63 × 8 = 24/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    30/56 = 30 × 9/56 × 9 = 270/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/504 + 270/504 = 24 + 270/504 = 294/504
  5. 294/504 simplified gives 7/12
  6. So, 3/63 + 30/56 = 7/12

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