Add 30/63 and 42/54
30/63 + 42/54 is 79/63.
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,
42/54 = 42 × 7/54 × 7 = 294/378 - Add the two like fractions:
180/378 + 294/378 = 180 + 294/378 = 474/378 - 474/378 simplified gives 79/63
- So, 30/63 + 42/54 = 79/63
In mixed form: 116/63
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