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Add 30/63 and 70/50

1st number: 30/63, 2nd number: 1 20/50

30/63 + 70/50 is 197/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 50 is 3150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
    30/63 = 30 × 50/63 × 50 = 1500/3150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
    70/50 = 70 × 63/50 × 63 = 4410/3150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1500/3150 + 4410/3150 = 1500 + 4410/3150 = 5910/3150
  5. 5910/3150 simplified gives 197/105
  6. So, 30/63 + 70/50 = 197/105
    In mixed form: 192/105

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