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Add 63/18 and 16/30

1st number: 3 9/18, 2nd number: 16/30

63/18 + 16/30 is 121/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 30 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    63/18 = 63 × 5/18 × 5 = 315/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    16/30 = 16 × 3/30 × 3 = 48/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/90 + 48/90 = 315 + 48/90 = 363/90
  5. 363/90 simplified gives 121/30
  6. So, 63/18 + 16/30 = 121/30
    In mixed form: 41/30

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