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Add 30/25 and 70/63

1st number: 1 5/25, 2nd number: 1 7/63

30/25 + 70/63 is 104/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 63 is 1575

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1575
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 63 = 1575,
    30/25 = 30 × 63/25 × 63 = 1890/1575
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
    70/63 = 70 × 25/63 × 25 = 1750/1575
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1890/1575 + 1750/1575 = 1890 + 1750/1575 = 3640/1575
  5. 3640/1575 simplified gives 104/45
  6. So, 30/25 + 70/63 = 104/45
    In mixed form: 214/45

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