Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 63/30 and 24/42

1st number: 2 3/30, 2nd number: 24/42

63/30 + 24/42 is 187/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 42 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    63/30 = 63 × 7/30 × 7 = 441/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
    24/42 = 24 × 5/42 × 5 = 120/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    441/210 + 120/210 = 441 + 120/210 = 561/210
  5. 561/210 simplified gives 187/70
  6. So, 63/30 + 24/42 = 187/70
    In mixed form: 247/70

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com