Add 63/3 and 30/56
1st number: 21 0/3, 2nd number: 30/56
63/3 + 30/56 is 603/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
63/3 = 63 × 56/3 × 56 = 3528/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
30/56 = 30 × 3/56 × 3 = 90/168 - Add the two like fractions:
3528/168 + 90/168 = 3528 + 90/168 = 3618/168 - 3618/168 simplified gives 603/28
- So, 63/3 + 30/56 = 603/28
In mixed form: 2115/28
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