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Add 30/8 and 4/63

1st number: 3 6/8, 2nd number: 4/63

30/8 + 4/63 is 961/252.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
    30/8 = 30 × 63/8 × 63 = 1890/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    4/63 = 4 × 8/63 × 8 = 32/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1890/504 + 32/504 = 1890 + 32/504 = 1922/504
  5. 1922/504 simplified gives 961/252
  6. So, 30/8 + 4/63 = 961/252
    In mixed form: 3205/252

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