Add 63/18 and 7/30
1st number: 3 9/18, 2nd number: 7/30
63/18 + 7/30 is 56/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
63/18 = 63 × 5/18 × 5 = 315/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
7/30 = 7 × 3/30 × 3 = 21/90 - Add the two like fractions:
315/90 + 21/90 = 315 + 21/90 = 336/90 - 336/90 simplified gives 56/15
- So, 63/18 + 7/30 = 56/15
In mixed form: 311/15
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