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Add 30/6 and 5/63

1st number: 5 0/6, 2nd number: 5/63

30/6 + 5/63 is 320/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 63 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 21 = 126,
    30/6 = 30 × 21/6 × 21 = 630/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    5/63 = 5 × 2/63 × 2 = 10/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/126 + 10/126 = 630 + 10/126 = 640/126
  5. 640/126 simplified gives 320/63
  6. So, 30/6 + 5/63 = 320/63
    In mixed form: 55/63

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