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Add 63/14 and 63/30

1st number: 4 7/14, 2nd number: 2 3/30

63/14 + 63/30 is 33/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 30 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
    63/14 = 63 × 15/14 × 15 = 945/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    63/30 = 63 × 7/30 × 7 = 441/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    945/210 + 441/210 = 945 + 441/210 = 1386/210
  5. 1386/210 simplified gives 33/5
  6. So, 63/14 + 63/30 = 33/5
    In mixed form: 63/5

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