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Add 30/63 and 5/8

30/63 + 5/8 is 185/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 8 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    30/63 = 30 × 8/63 × 8 = 240/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
    5/8 = 5 × 63/8 × 63 = 315/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/504 + 315/504 = 240 + 315/504 = 555/504
  5. 555/504 simplified gives 185/168
  6. So, 30/63 + 5/8 = 185/168
    In mixed form: 117/168

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