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Add 30/24 and 10/63

1st number: 1 6/24, 2nd number: 10/63

30/24 + 10/63 is 355/252.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 63 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
    30/24 = 30 × 21/24 × 21 = 630/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    10/63 = 10 × 8/63 × 8 = 80/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/504 + 80/504 = 630 + 80/504 = 710/504
  5. 710/504 simplified gives 355/252
  6. So, 30/24 + 10/63 = 355/252
    In mixed form: 1103/252

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