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Add 63/30 and 10/56

1st number: 2 3/30, 2nd number: 10/56

63/30 + 10/56 is 319/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 56 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
    63/30 = 63 × 28/30 × 28 = 1764/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
    10/56 = 10 × 15/56 × 15 = 150/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1764/840 + 150/840 = 1764 + 150/840 = 1914/840
  5. 1914/840 simplified gives 319/140
  6. So, 63/30 + 10/56 = 319/140
    In mixed form: 239/140

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