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Add 54/30 and 2/63

1st number: 1 24/30, 2nd number: 2/63

54/30 + 2/63 is 577/315.

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,
    54/30 = 54 × 21/30 × 21 = 1134/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
    2/63 = 2 × 10/63 × 10 = 20/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1134/630 + 20/630 = 1134 + 20/630 = 1154/630
  5. 1154/630 simplified gives 577/315
  6. So, 54/30 + 2/63 = 577/315
    In mixed form: 1262/315

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