Add 5/30 and 63/7, Solve 5/30 + 9 0/7 as a fraction

Add 5/30 and 63/7

1^st number: 5/30, 2^nd number: 9 0/7

5/30 + 63/7 is 55/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 7 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
5/30 = 5 × 7/30 × 7 = 35/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
63/7 = 63 × 30/7 × 30 = 1890/210
Add the two like fractions:
35/210 + 1890/210 = 35 + 1890/210 = 1925/210
1925/210 simplified gives 55/6
So, 5/30 + 63/7 = 55/6
In mixed form: 91/6

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