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Add 30/12 and 63/81

1st number: 2 6/12, 2nd number: 63/81

30/12 + 63/81 is 59/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 81 is 324

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 27 = 324,
    30/12 = 30 × 27/12 × 27 = 810/324
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
    63/81 = 63 × 4/81 × 4 = 252/324
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    810/324 + 252/324 = 810 + 252/324 = 1062/324
  5. 1062/324 simplified gives 59/18
  6. So, 30/12 + 63/81 = 59/18
    In mixed form: 35/18

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