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Add 30/63 and 18/28

30/63 + 18/28 is 47/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 28 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    30/63 = 30 × 4/63 × 4 = 120/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
    18/28 = 18 × 9/28 × 9 = 162/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/252 + 162/252 = 120 + 162/252 = 282/252
  5. 282/252 simplified gives 47/42
  6. So, 30/63 + 18/28 = 47/42
    In mixed form: 15/42

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