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Add 30/63 and 16/45

30/63 + 16/45 is 262/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 45 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    30/63 = 30 × 5/63 × 5 = 150/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
    16/45 = 16 × 7/45 × 7 = 112/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/315 + 112/315 = 150 + 112/315 = 262/315
  5. So, 30/63 + 16/45 = 262/315

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