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Add 30/5 and 63/60

1st number: 6 0/5, 2nd number: 1 3/60

30/5 + 63/60 is 141/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 60 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
    30/5 = 30 × 12/5 × 12 = 360/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    63/60 = 63 × 1/60 × 1 = 63/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/60 + 63/60 = 360 + 63/60 = 423/60
  5. 423/60 simplified gives 141/20
  6. So, 30/5 + 63/60 = 141/20
    In mixed form: 71/20

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