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Add 56/63 and 35/30

1st number: 56/63, 2nd number: 1 5/30

56/63 + 35/30 is 37/18.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
    56/63 = 56 × 10/63 × 10 = 560/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 21 = 630,
    35/30 = 35 × 21/30 × 21 = 735/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    560/630 + 735/630 = 560 + 735/630 = 1295/630
  5. 1295/630 simplified gives 37/18
  6. So, 56/63 + 35/30 = 37/18
    In mixed form: 21/18

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