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Add 8/30 and 60/63

8/30 + 60/63 is 128/105.

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,
    60/63 = 60 × 10/63 × 10 = 600/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/630 + 600/630 = 168 + 600/630 = 768/630
  5. 768/630 simplified gives 128/105
  6. So, 8/30 + 60/63 = 128/105
    In mixed form: 123/105

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