Add 6/2 and 63/30
1st number: 3 0/2, 2nd number: 2 3/30
6/2 + 63/30 is 51/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 30 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
6/2 = 6 × 15/2 × 15 = 90/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
63/30 = 63 × 1/30 × 1 = 63/30 - Add the two like fractions:
90/30 + 63/30 = 90 + 63/30 = 153/30 - 153/30 simplified gives 51/10
- So, 6/2 + 63/30 = 51/10
In mixed form: 51/10
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