Add 30/14 and 63/48, Solve 2 2/14 + 1 15/48 as a fraction

Add 30/14 and 63/48

1^st number: 2 2/14, 2^nd number: 1 15/48

30/14 + 63/48 is 387/112.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 48 is 336

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 24 = 336,
30/14 = 30 × 24/14 × 24 = 720/336
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
63/48 = 63 × 7/48 × 7 = 441/336
Add the two like fractions:
720/336 + 441/336 = 720 + 441/336 = 1161/336
1161/336 simplified gives 387/112
So, 30/14 + 63/48 = 387/112
In mixed form: 351/112

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