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Add 5/30 and 45/63

5/30 + 45/63 is 37/42.

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,
    45/63 = 45 × 10/63 × 10 = 450/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/630 + 450/630 = 105 + 450/630 = 555/630
  5. 555/630 simplified gives 37/42
  6. So, 5/30 + 45/63 = 37/42

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