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Add 8/30 and 63/36

1st number: 8/30, 2nd number: 1 27/36

8/30 + 63/36 is 121/60.

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,
    8/30 = 8 × 6/30 × 6 = 48/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    63/36 = 63 × 5/36 × 5 = 315/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/180 + 315/180 = 48 + 315/180 = 363/180
  5. 363/180 simplified gives 121/60
  6. So, 8/30 + 63/36 = 121/60
    In mixed form: 21/60

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