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Add 30/4 and 5/63

1st number: 7 2/4, 2nd number: 5/63

30/4 + 5/63 is 955/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 63 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
    30/4 = 30 × 63/4 × 63 = 1890/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    5/63 = 5 × 4/63 × 4 = 20/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1890/252 + 20/252 = 1890 + 20/252 = 1910/252
  5. 1910/252 simplified gives 955/126
  6. So, 30/4 + 5/63 = 955/126
    In mixed form: 773/126

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