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Add 28/63 and 24/30

28/63 + 24/30 is 56/45.

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,
    28/63 = 28 × 10/63 × 10 = 280/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 21 = 630,
    24/30 = 24 × 21/30 × 21 = 504/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/630 + 504/630 = 280 + 504/630 = 784/630
  5. 784/630 simplified gives 56/45
  6. So, 28/63 + 24/30 = 56/45
    In mixed form: 111/45

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