Add 63/9 and 18/30
1st number: 7 0/9, 2nd number: 18/30
63/9 + 18/30 is 38/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
63/9 = 63 × 10/9 × 10 = 630/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
18/30 = 18 × 3/30 × 3 = 54/90 - Add the two like fractions:
630/90 + 54/90 = 630 + 54/90 = 684/90 - 684/90 simplified gives 38/5
- So, 63/9 + 18/30 = 38/5
In mixed form: 73/5
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