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Add 63/2 and 9/30

1st number: 31 1/2, 2nd number: 9/30

63/2 + 9/30 is 159/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 30 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
    63/2 = 63 × 15/2 × 15 = 945/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
    9/30 = 9 × 1/30 × 1 = 9/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    945/30 + 9/30 = 945 + 9/30 = 954/30
  5. 954/30 simplified gives 159/5
  6. So, 63/2 + 9/30 = 159/5
    In mixed form: 314/5

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