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Add 63/75 and 9/30

63/75 + 9/30 is 57/50.

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,
    9/30 = 9 × 5/30 × 5 = 45/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/150 + 45/150 = 126 + 45/150 = 171/150
  5. 171/150 simplified gives 57/50
  6. So, 63/75 + 9/30 = 57/50
    In mixed form: 17/50

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