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Add 63/30 and 30/45

1st number: 2 3/30, 2nd number: 30/45

63/30 + 30/45 is 83/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 45 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    63/30 = 63 × 3/30 × 3 = 189/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    30/45 = 30 × 2/45 × 2 = 60/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    189/90 + 60/90 = 189 + 60/90 = 249/90
  5. 249/90 simplified gives 83/30
  6. So, 63/30 + 30/45 = 83/30
    In mixed form: 223/30

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