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Add 63/30 and 90/36

1st number: 2 3/30, 2nd number: 2 18/36

63/30 + 90/36 is 23/5.

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,
    90/36 = 90 × 5/36 × 5 = 450/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/180 + 450/180 = 378 + 450/180 = 828/180
  5. 828/180 simplified gives 23/5
  6. So, 63/30 + 90/36 = 23/5
    In mixed form: 43/5

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