Add 15/63 and 5/30
15/63 + 5/30 is 17/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
15/63 = 15 × 10/63 × 10 = 150/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 21 = 630,
5/30 = 5 × 21/30 × 21 = 105/630 - Add the two like fractions:
150/630 + 105/630 = 150 + 105/630 = 255/630 - 255/630 simplified gives 17/42
- So, 15/63 + 5/30 = 17/42
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