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Add 45/3 and 63/30

1st number: 15 0/3, 2nd number: 2 3/30

45/3 + 63/30 is 171/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 30 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 10 = 30,
    45/3 = 45 × 10/3 × 10 = 450/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
    63/30 = 63 × 1/30 × 1 = 63/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/30 + 63/30 = 450 + 63/30 = 513/30
  5. 513/30 simplified gives 171/10
  6. So, 45/3 + 63/30 = 171/10
    In mixed form: 171/10

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