Add 63/30 and 1/8
1st number: 2 3/30, 2nd number: 1/8
63/30 + 1/8 is 89/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 8 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
63/30 = 63 × 4/30 × 4 = 252/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
1/8 = 1 × 15/8 × 15 = 15/120 - Add the two like fractions:
252/120 + 15/120 = 252 + 15/120 = 267/120 - 267/120 simplified gives 89/40
- So, 63/30 + 1/8 = 89/40
In mixed form: 29/40
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