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Add 35/30 and 15/63

1st number: 1 5/30, 2nd number: 15/63

35/30 + 15/63 is 59/42.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 21 = 630,
    35/30 = 35 × 21/30 × 21 = 735/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
    15/63 = 15 × 10/63 × 10 = 150/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    735/630 + 150/630 = 735 + 150/630 = 885/630
  5. 885/630 simplified gives 59/42
  6. So, 35/30 + 15/63 = 59/42
    In mixed form: 117/42

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