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Add 63/30 and 30/36

1st number: 2 3/30, 2nd number: 30/36

63/30 + 30/36 is 44/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 36 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
    63/30 = 63 × 6/30 × 6 = 378/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    30/36 = 30 × 5/36 × 5 = 150/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/180 + 150/180 = 378 + 150/180 = 528/180
  5. 528/180 simplified gives 44/15
  6. So, 63/30 + 30/36 = 44/15
    In mixed form: 214/15

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