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Add 8/30 and 54/63

8/30 + 54/63 is 118/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 63 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 21 = 630,
    8/30 = 8 × 21/30 × 21 = 168/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
    54/63 = 54 × 10/63 × 10 = 540/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/630 + 540/630 = 168 + 540/630 = 708/630
  5. 708/630 simplified gives 118/105
  6. So, 8/30 + 54/63 = 118/105
    In mixed form: 113/105

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