Add 24/7 and 63/30, Solve 3 3/7 + 2 3/30 as a fraction

Add 24/7 and 63/30

1^st number: 3 3/7, 2^nd number: 2 3/30

24/7 + 63/30 is 387/70.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 30 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
24/7 = 24 × 30/7 × 30 = 720/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
63/30 = 63 × 7/30 × 7 = 441/210
Add the two like fractions:
720/210 + 441/210 = 720 + 441/210 = 1161/210
1161/210 simplified gives 387/70
So, 24/7 + 63/30 = 387/70
In mixed form: 537/70

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