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Add 30/9 and 21/7

1st number: 3 3/9, 2nd number: 3 0/7

30/9 + 21/7 is 19/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 7 is 63

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
    30/9 = 30 × 7/9 × 7 = 210/63
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 9 = 63,
    21/7 = 21 × 9/7 × 9 = 189/63
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/63 + 189/63 = 210 + 189/63 = 399/63
  5. 399/63 simplified gives 19/3
  6. So, 30/9 + 21/7 = 19/3
    In mixed form: 61/3

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