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Add 30/63 and 24/49

30/63 + 24/49 is 142/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 49 is 441

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 7 = 441,
    30/63 = 30 × 7/63 × 7 = 210/441
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
    24/49 = 24 × 9/49 × 9 = 216/441
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/441 + 216/441 = 210 + 216/441 = 426/441
  5. 426/441 simplified gives 142/147
  6. So, 30/63 + 24/49 = 142/147

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