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Add 30/14 and 2/63

1st number: 2 2/14, 2nd number: 2/63

30/14 + 2/63 is 137/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 63 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
    30/14 = 30 × 9/14 × 9 = 270/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    2/63 = 2 × 2/63 × 2 = 4/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/126 + 4/126 = 270 + 4/126 = 274/126
  5. 274/126 simplified gives 137/63
  6. So, 30/14 + 2/63 = 137/63
    In mixed form: 211/63

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