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Add 30/63 and 75/84

30/63 + 75/84 is 115/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 84 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 84 × 3 = 252,
    75/84 = 75 × 3/84 × 3 = 225/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/252 + 225/252 = 120 + 225/252 = 345/252
  5. 345/252 simplified gives 115/84
  6. So, 30/63 + 75/84 = 115/84
    In mixed form: 131/84

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