Add 63/14 and 2/30
1st number: 4 7/14, 2nd number: 2/30
63/14 + 2/30 is 137/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
63/14 = 63 × 15/14 × 15 = 945/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
2/30 = 2 × 7/30 × 7 = 14/210 - Add the two like fractions:
945/210 + 14/210 = 945 + 14/210 = 959/210 - 959/210 simplified gives 137/30
- So, 63/14 + 2/30 = 137/30
In mixed form: 417/30
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