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Add 63/30 and 24/28

1st number: 2 3/30, 2nd number: 24/28

63/30 + 24/28 is 207/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 28 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
    63/30 = 63 × 14/30 × 14 = 882/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
    24/28 = 24 × 15/28 × 15 = 360/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    882/420 + 360/420 = 882 + 360/420 = 1242/420
  5. 1242/420 simplified gives 207/70
  6. So, 63/30 + 24/28 = 207/70
    In mixed form: 267/70

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