Add 63/30 and 16/28
1st number: 2 3/30, 2nd number: 16/28
63/30 + 16/28 is 187/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 28 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
63/30 = 63 × 14/30 × 14 = 882/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
16/28 = 16 × 15/28 × 15 = 240/420 - Add the two like fractions:
882/420 + 240/420 = 882 + 240/420 = 1122/420 - 1122/420 simplified gives 187/70
- So, 63/30 + 16/28 = 187/70
In mixed form: 247/70
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