Add 63/30 and 42/45
1st number: 2 3/30, 2nd number: 42/45
63/30 + 42/45 is 91/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
63/30 = 63 × 3/30 × 3 = 189/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
42/45 = 42 × 2/45 × 2 = 84/90 - Add the two like fractions:
189/90 + 84/90 = 189 + 84/90 = 273/90 - 273/90 simplified gives 91/30
- So, 63/30 + 42/45 = 91/30
In mixed form: 31/30
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