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Add 30/35 and 50/63

30/35 + 50/63 is 104/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 63 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    30/35 = 30 × 9/35 × 9 = 270/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    50/63 = 50 × 5/63 × 5 = 250/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/315 + 250/315 = 270 + 250/315 = 520/315
  5. 520/315 simplified gives 104/63
  6. So, 30/35 + 50/63 = 104/63
    In mixed form: 141/63

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