Add 30/63 and 42/45
30/63 + 42/45 is 148/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
30/63 = 30 × 5/63 × 5 = 150/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
42/45 = 42 × 7/45 × 7 = 294/315 - Add the two like fractions:
150/315 + 294/315 = 150 + 294/315 = 444/315 - 444/315 simplified gives 148/105
- So, 30/63 + 42/45 = 148/105
In mixed form: 143/105
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