Add 30/63 and 28/48
30/63 + 28/48 is 89/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 48 is 1008
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
30/63 = 30 × 16/63 × 16 = 480/1008 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 21 = 1008,
28/48 = 28 × 21/48 × 21 = 588/1008 - Add the two like fractions:
480/1008 + 588/1008 = 480 + 588/1008 = 1068/1008 - 1068/1008 simplified gives 89/84
- So, 30/63 + 28/48 = 89/84
In mixed form: 15/84
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