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Add 54/30 and 40/63

1st number: 1 24/30, 2nd number: 40/63

54/30 + 40/63 is 767/315.

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,
    40/63 = 40 × 10/63 × 10 = 400/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1134/630 + 400/630 = 1134 + 400/630 = 1534/630
  5. 1534/630 simplified gives 767/315
  6. So, 54/30 + 40/63 = 767/315
    In mixed form: 2137/315

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