Add 63/30 and 36/42
1st number: 2 3/30, 2nd number: 36/42
63/30 + 36/42 is 207/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
63/30 = 63 × 7/30 × 7 = 441/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
36/42 = 36 × 5/42 × 5 = 180/210 - Add the two like fractions:
441/210 + 180/210 = 441 + 180/210 = 621/210 - 621/210 simplified gives 207/70
- So, 63/30 + 36/42 = 207/70
In mixed form: 267/70
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