Add 63/20 and 28/30
1st number: 3 3/20, 2nd number: 28/30
63/20 + 28/30 is 49/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 30 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
63/20 = 63 × 3/20 × 3 = 189/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
28/30 = 28 × 2/30 × 2 = 56/60 - Add the two like fractions:
189/60 + 56/60 = 189 + 56/60 = 245/60 - 245/60 simplified gives 49/12
- So, 63/20 + 28/30 = 49/12
In mixed form: 41/12
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