Add 30/5 and 7/63
1st number: 6 0/5, 2nd number: 7/63
30/5 + 7/63 is 55/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
30/5 = 30 × 63/5 × 63 = 1890/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
7/63 = 7 × 5/63 × 5 = 35/315 - Add the two like fractions:
1890/315 + 35/315 = 1890 + 35/315 = 1925/315 - 1925/315 simplified gives 55/9
- So, 30/5 + 7/63 = 55/9
In mixed form: 61/9
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