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Add 30/8 and 9/63

1st number: 3 6/8, 2nd number: 9/63

30/8 + 9/63 is 109/28.

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,
    9/63 = 9 × 8/63 × 8 = 72/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1890/504 + 72/504 = 1890 + 72/504 = 1962/504
  5. 1962/504 simplified gives 109/28
  6. So, 30/8 + 9/63 = 109/28
    In mixed form: 325/28

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