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Add 30/63 and 8/30

30/63 + 8/30 is 26/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 30 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
    30/63 = 30 × 10/63 × 10 = 300/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 21 = 630,
    8/30 = 8 × 21/30 × 21 = 168/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/630 + 168/630 = 300 + 168/630 = 468/630
  5. 468/630 simplified gives 26/35
  6. So, 30/63 + 8/30 = 26/35

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