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Add 30/63 and 20/45

30/63 + 20/45 is 58/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 45 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    30/63 = 30 × 5/63 × 5 = 150/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
    20/45 = 20 × 7/45 × 7 = 140/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/315 + 140/315 = 150 + 140/315 = 290/315
  5. 290/315 simplified gives 58/63
  6. So, 30/63 + 20/45 = 58/63

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