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Add 63/30 and 15/50

1st number: 2 3/30, 2nd number: 15/50

63/30 + 15/50 is 12/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 50 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    63/30 = 63 × 5/30 × 5 = 315/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    15/50 = 15 × 3/50 × 3 = 45/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/150 + 45/150 = 315 + 45/150 = 360/150
  5. 360/150 simplified gives 12/5
  6. So, 63/30 + 15/50 = 12/5
    In mixed form: 22/5

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