Add 63/30 and 42/70
1st number: 2 3/30, 2nd number: 42/70
63/30 + 42/70 is 27/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 70 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 70 × 3 = 210,
42/70 = 42 × 3/70 × 3 = 126/210 - Add the two like fractions:
441/210 + 126/210 = 441 + 126/210 = 567/210 - 567/210 simplified gives 27/10
- So, 63/30 + 42/70 = 27/10
In mixed form: 27/10
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