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Add 5/30 and 14/63

5/30 + 14/63 is 7/18.

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,
    5/30 = 5 × 21/30 × 21 = 105/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
    14/63 = 14 × 10/63 × 10 = 140/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/630 + 140/630 = 105 + 140/630 = 245/630
  5. 245/630 simplified gives 7/18
  6. So, 5/30 + 14/63 = 7/18

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