Add 63/30 and 25/8
1st number: 2 3/30, 2nd number: 3 1/8
63/30 + 25/8 is 209/40.
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,
25/8 = 25 × 15/8 × 15 = 375/120 - Add the two like fractions:
252/120 + 375/120 = 252 + 375/120 = 627/120 - 627/120 simplified gives 209/40
- So, 63/30 + 25/8 = 209/40
In mixed form: 59/40
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