Add 8/30 and 16/63
8/30 + 16/63 is 164/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 21 = 630,
8/30 = 8 × 21/30 × 21 = 168/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
16/63 = 16 × 10/63 × 10 = 160/630 - Add the two like fractions:
168/630 + 160/630 = 168 + 160/630 = 328/630 - 328/630 simplified gives 164/315
- So, 8/30 + 16/63 = 164/315
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