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Add 63/2 and 4/30

1st number: 31 1/2, 2nd number: 4/30

63/2 + 4/30 is 949/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
    63/2 = 63 × 15/2 × 15 = 945/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
    4/30 = 4 × 1/30 × 1 = 4/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    945/30 + 4/30 = 945 + 4/30 = 949/30
  5. So, 63/2 + 4/30 = 949/30
    In mixed form: 3119/30

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