Add 30/63 and 5/12
30/63 + 5/12 is 25/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 12 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
30/63 = 30 × 4/63 × 4 = 120/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 21 = 252,
5/12 = 5 × 21/12 × 21 = 105/252 - Add the two like fractions:
120/252 + 105/252 = 120 + 105/252 = 225/252 - 225/252 simplified gives 25/28
- So, 30/63 + 5/12 = 25/28
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