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Add 30/45 and 63/16

1st number: 30/45, 2nd number: 3 15/16

30/45 + 63/16 is 221/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 16 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
    30/45 = 30 × 16/45 × 16 = 480/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
    63/16 = 63 × 45/16 × 45 = 2835/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/720 + 2835/720 = 480 + 2835/720 = 3315/720
  5. 3315/720 simplified gives 221/48
  6. So, 30/45 + 63/16 = 221/48
    In mixed form: 429/48

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