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Add 45/30 and 16/63

1st number: 1 15/30, 2nd number: 16/63

45/30 + 16/63 is 221/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 63 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 21 = 630,
    45/30 = 45 × 21/30 × 21 = 945/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
    16/63 = 16 × 10/63 × 10 = 160/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    945/630 + 160/630 = 945 + 160/630 = 1105/630
  5. 1105/630 simplified gives 221/126
  6. So, 45/30 + 16/63 = 221/126
    In mixed form: 195/126

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