Add 63/30 and 15/18
1st number: 2 3/30, 2nd number: 15/18
63/30 + 15/18 is 44/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
63/30 = 63 × 3/30 × 3 = 189/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
15/18 = 15 × 5/18 × 5 = 75/90 - Add the two like fractions:
189/90 + 75/90 = 189 + 75/90 = 264/90 - 264/90 simplified gives 44/15
- So, 63/30 + 15/18 = 44/15
In mixed form: 214/15
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