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Add 30/5 and 10/63

1st number: 6 0/5, 2nd number: 10/63

30/5 + 10/63 is 388/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 63 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
    30/5 = 30 × 63/5 × 63 = 1890/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    10/63 = 10 × 5/63 × 5 = 50/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1890/315 + 50/315 = 1890 + 50/315 = 1940/315
  5. 1940/315 simplified gives 388/63
  6. So, 30/5 + 10/63 = 388/63
    In mixed form: 610/63

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