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Add 50/63 and 2/30

50/63 + 2/30 is 271/315.

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,
    50/63 = 50 × 10/63 × 10 = 500/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 21 = 630,
    2/30 = 2 × 21/30 × 21 = 42/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    500/630 + 42/630 = 500 + 42/630 = 542/630
  5. 542/630 simplified gives 271/315
  6. So, 50/63 + 2/30 = 271/315

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