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Add 1/63 and 48/30

1st number: 1/63, 2nd number: 1 18/30

1/63 + 48/30 is 509/315.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
    1/63 = 1 × 10/63 × 10 = 10/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 21 = 630,
    48/30 = 48 × 21/30 × 21 = 1008/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/630 + 1008/630 = 10 + 1008/630 = 1018/630
  5. 1018/630 simplified gives 509/315
  6. So, 1/63 + 48/30 = 509/315
    In mixed form: 1194/315

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