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Add 30/56 and 10/63

30/56 + 10/63 is 25/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 63 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    30/56 = 30 × 9/56 × 9 = 270/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    10/63 = 10 × 8/63 × 8 = 80/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/504 + 80/504 = 270 + 80/504 = 350/504
  5. 350/504 simplified gives 25/36
  6. So, 30/56 + 10/63 = 25/36

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