Add 30/63 and 16/18
30/63 + 16/18 is 86/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 18 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
30/63 = 30 × 2/63 × 2 = 60/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
16/18 = 16 × 7/18 × 7 = 112/126 - Add the two like fractions:
60/126 + 112/126 = 60 + 112/126 = 172/126 - 172/126 simplified gives 86/63
- So, 30/63 + 16/18 = 86/63
In mixed form: 123/63
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