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Add 63/75 and 27/30

63/75 + 27/30 is 87/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 30 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    63/75 = 63 × 2/75 × 2 = 126/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    27/30 = 27 × 5/30 × 5 = 135/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/150 + 135/150 = 126 + 135/150 = 261/150
  5. 261/150 simplified gives 87/50
  6. So, 63/75 + 27/30 = 87/50
    In mixed form: 137/50

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