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Add 30/81 and 56/63

30/81 + 56/63 is 34/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 81 and 63 is 567

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 567
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 7 = 567,
    30/81 = 30 × 7/81 × 7 = 210/567
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 9 = 567,
    56/63 = 56 × 9/63 × 9 = 504/567
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/567 + 504/567 = 210 + 504/567 = 714/567
  5. 714/567 simplified gives 34/27
  6. So, 30/81 + 56/63 = 34/27
    In mixed form: 17/27

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