Add 63/30 and 42/20
1st number: 2 3/30, 2nd number: 2 2/20
63/30 + 42/20 is 21/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
63/30 = 63 × 2/30 × 2 = 126/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
42/20 = 42 × 3/20 × 3 = 126/60 - Add the two like fractions:
126/60 + 126/60 = 126 + 126/60 = 252/60 - 252/60 simplified gives 21/5
- So, 63/30 + 42/20 = 21/5
In mixed form: 41/5
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