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Add 30/14 and 25/63

1st number: 2 2/14, 2nd number: 25/63

30/14 + 25/63 is 160/63.

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,
    25/63 = 25 × 2/63 × 2 = 50/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/126 + 50/126 = 270 + 50/126 = 320/126
  5. 320/126 simplified gives 160/63
  6. So, 30/14 + 25/63 = 160/63
    In mixed form: 234/63

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