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Add 30/63 and 12/16

30/63 + 12/16 is 103/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 16 is 1008

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
    30/63 = 30 × 16/63 × 16 = 480/1008
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 63 = 1008,
    12/16 = 12 × 63/16 × 63 = 756/1008
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/1008 + 756/1008 = 480 + 756/1008 = 1236/1008
  5. 1236/1008 simplified gives 103/84
  6. So, 30/63 + 12/16 = 103/84
    In mixed form: 119/84

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