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Add 45/9 and 63/30

1st number: 5 0/9, 2nd number: 2 3/30

45/9 + 63/30 is 71/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 30 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
    45/9 = 45 × 10/9 × 10 = 450/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    63/30 = 63 × 3/30 × 3 = 189/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/90 + 189/90 = 450 + 189/90 = 639/90
  5. 639/90 simplified gives 71/10
  6. So, 45/9 + 63/30 = 71/10
    In mixed form: 71/10

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