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Add 30/63 and 30/49

30/63 + 30/49 is 160/147.

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,
    30/49 = 30 × 9/49 × 9 = 270/441
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/441 + 270/441 = 210 + 270/441 = 480/441
  5. 480/441 simplified gives 160/147
  6. So, 30/63 + 30/49 = 160/147
    In mixed form: 113/147

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