Add 54/30 and 16/63
1st number: 1 24/30, 2nd number: 16/63
54/30 + 16/63 is 647/315.
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,
54/30 = 54 × 21/30 × 21 = 1134/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
16/63 = 16 × 10/63 × 10 = 160/630 - Add the two like fractions:
1134/630 + 160/630 = 1134 + 160/630 = 1294/630 - 1294/630 simplified gives 647/315
- So, 54/30 + 16/63 = 647/315
In mixed form: 217/315
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