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Add 30/24 and 63/7

1st number: 1 6/24, 2nd number: 9 0/7

30/24 + 63/7 is 41/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 7 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    30/24 = 30 × 7/24 × 7 = 210/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
    63/7 = 63 × 24/7 × 24 = 1512/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/168 + 1512/168 = 210 + 1512/168 = 1722/168
  5. 1722/168 simplified gives 41/4
  6. So, 30/24 + 63/7 = 41/4
    In mixed form: 101/4

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