Add 30/63 and 40/54
30/63 + 40/54 is 230/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 54 is 378
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 6 = 378,
30/63 = 30 × 6/63 × 6 = 180/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
40/54 = 40 × 7/54 × 7 = 280/378 - Add the two like fractions:
180/378 + 280/378 = 180 + 280/378 = 460/378 - 460/378 simplified gives 230/189
- So, 30/63 + 40/54 = 230/189
In mixed form: 141/189
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