Add 42/30 and 7/63
1st number: 1 12/30, 2nd number: 7/63
42/30 + 7/63 is 68/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 21 = 630,
42/30 = 42 × 21/30 × 21 = 882/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
7/63 = 7 × 10/63 × 10 = 70/630 - Add the two like fractions:
882/630 + 70/630 = 882 + 70/630 = 952/630 - 952/630 simplified gives 68/45
- So, 42/30 + 7/63 = 68/45
In mixed form: 123/45
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