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Add 63/30 and 24/14

1st number: 2 3/30, 2nd number: 1 10/14

63/30 + 24/14 is 267/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 14 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 14 × 15 = 210,
    24/14 = 24 × 15/14 × 15 = 360/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    441/210 + 360/210 = 441 + 360/210 = 801/210
  5. 801/210 simplified gives 267/70
  6. So, 63/30 + 24/14 = 267/70
    In mixed form: 357/70

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