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Add 30/6 and 63/7

1st number: 5 0/6, 2nd number: 9 0/7

30/6 + 63/7 is 14/1.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 7 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
    30/6 = 30 × 7/6 × 7 = 210/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 6 = 42,
    63/7 = 63 × 6/7 × 6 = 378/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/42 + 378/42 = 210 + 378/42 = 588/42
  5. 588/42 simplified gives 14/1
  6. So, 30/6 + 63/7 = 14/1

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