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Add 30/4 and 63/75

1st number: 7 2/4, 2nd number: 63/75

30/4 + 63/75 is 417/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 75 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
    30/4 = 30 × 75/4 × 75 = 2250/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    63/75 = 63 × 4/75 × 4 = 252/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2250/300 + 252/300 = 2250 + 252/300 = 2502/300
  5. 2502/300 simplified gives 417/50
  6. So, 30/4 + 63/75 = 417/50
    In mixed form: 817/50

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