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Add 30/15 and 10/63

1st number: 2 0/15, 2nd number: 10/63

30/15 + 10/63 is 136/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 63 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 21 = 315,
    30/15 = 30 × 21/15 × 21 = 630/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    10/63 = 10 × 5/63 × 5 = 50/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/315 + 50/315 = 630 + 50/315 = 680/315
  5. 680/315 simplified gives 136/63
  6. So, 30/15 + 10/63 = 136/63
    In mixed form: 210/63

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