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Add 30/4 and 63/27

1st number: 7 2/4, 2nd number: 2 9/27

30/4 + 63/27 is 59/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 27 is 108

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
    30/4 = 30 × 27/4 × 27 = 810/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
    63/27 = 63 × 4/27 × 4 = 252/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    810/108 + 252/108 = 810 + 252/108 = 1062/108
  5. 1062/108 simplified gives 59/6
  6. So, 30/4 + 63/27 = 59/6
    In mixed form: 95/6

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