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Add 30/20 and 18/63

1st number: 1 10/20, 2nd number: 18/63

30/20 + 18/63 is 25/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 63 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 63 = 1260,
    30/20 = 30 × 63/20 × 63 = 1890/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 20 = 1260,
    18/63 = 18 × 20/63 × 20 = 360/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1890/1260 + 360/1260 = 1890 + 360/1260 = 2250/1260
  5. 2250/1260 simplified gives 25/14
  6. So, 30/20 + 18/63 = 25/14
    In mixed form: 111/14

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