Add 30/63 and 15/28
30/63 + 15/28 is 85/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 28 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
30/63 = 30 × 4/63 × 4 = 120/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
15/28 = 15 × 9/28 × 9 = 135/252 - Add the two like fractions:
120/252 + 135/252 = 120 + 135/252 = 255/252 - 255/252 simplified gives 85/84
- So, 30/63 + 15/28 = 85/84
In mixed form: 11/84
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