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Add 30/16 and 4/63

1st number: 1 14/16, 2nd number: 4/63

30/16 + 4/63 is 977/504.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 63 is 1008

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 63 = 1008,
    30/16 = 30 × 63/16 × 63 = 1890/1008
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
    4/63 = 4 × 16/63 × 16 = 64/1008
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1890/1008 + 64/1008 = 1890 + 64/1008 = 1954/1008
  5. 1954/1008 simplified gives 977/504
  6. So, 30/16 + 4/63 = 977/504
    In mixed form: 1473/504

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