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Add 30/63 and 25/42

30/63 + 25/42 is 15/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 42 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    30/63 = 30 × 2/63 × 2 = 60/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
    25/42 = 25 × 3/42 × 3 = 75/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/126 + 75/126 = 60 + 75/126 = 135/126
  5. 135/126 simplified gives 15/14
  6. So, 30/63 + 25/42 = 15/14
    In mixed form: 11/14

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