Add 30/36 and 16/63
30/36 + 16/63 is 137/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
30/36 = 30 × 7/36 × 7 = 210/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
16/63 = 16 × 4/63 × 4 = 64/252 - Add the two like fractions:
210/252 + 64/252 = 210 + 64/252 = 274/252 - 274/252 simplified gives 137/126
- So, 30/36 + 16/63 = 137/126
In mixed form: 111/126
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