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Add 30/63 and 60/81

30/63 + 60/81 is 230/189.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 81 is 567

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 567
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 9 = 567,
    30/63 = 30 × 9/63 × 9 = 270/567
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 7 = 567,
    60/81 = 60 × 7/81 × 7 = 420/567
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/567 + 420/567 = 270 + 420/567 = 690/567
  5. 690/567 simplified gives 230/189
  6. So, 30/63 + 60/81 = 230/189
    In mixed form: 141/189

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