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Add 63/30 and 36/5

1st number: 2 3/30, 2nd number: 7 1/5

63/30 + 36/5 is 93/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 5 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
    63/30 = 63 × 1/30 × 1 = 63/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
    36/5 = 36 × 6/5 × 6 = 216/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    63/30 + 216/30 = 63 + 216/30 = 279/30
  5. 279/30 simplified gives 93/10
  6. So, 63/30 + 36/5 = 93/10
    In mixed form: 93/10

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