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Add 63/30 and 10/42

1st number: 2 3/30, 2nd number: 10/42

63/30 + 10/42 is 491/210.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 42 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    63/30 = 63 × 7/30 × 7 = 441/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
    10/42 = 10 × 5/42 × 5 = 50/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    441/210 + 50/210 = 441 + 50/210 = 491/210
  5. So, 63/30 + 10/42 = 491/210
    In mixed form: 271/210

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