Add 63/25 and 42/30
1st number: 2 13/25, 2nd number: 1 12/30
63/25 + 42/30 is 98/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 30 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
63/25 = 63 × 6/25 × 6 = 378/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
42/30 = 42 × 5/30 × 5 = 210/150 - Add the two like fractions:
378/150 + 210/150 = 378 + 210/150 = 588/150 - 588/150 simplified gives 98/25
- So, 63/25 + 42/30 = 98/25
In mixed form: 323/25
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