Add 24/30 and 18/63
24/30 + 18/63 is 38/35.
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,
24/30 = 24 × 21/30 × 21 = 504/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
18/63 = 18 × 10/63 × 10 = 180/630 - Add the two like fractions:
504/630 + 180/630 = 504 + 180/630 = 684/630 - 684/630 simplified gives 38/35
- So, 24/30 + 18/63 = 38/35
In mixed form: 13/35
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