Add 30/42 and 1/63
30/42 + 1/63 is 46/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 63 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
30/42 = 30 × 3/42 × 3 = 90/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
1/63 = 1 × 2/63 × 2 = 2/126 - Add the two like fractions:
90/126 + 2/126 = 90 + 2/126 = 92/126 - 92/126 simplified gives 46/63
- So, 30/42 + 1/63 = 46/63
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