Add 63/30 and 63/8
1st number: 2 3/30, 2nd number: 7 7/8
63/30 + 63/8 is 399/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 8 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
63/30 = 63 × 4/30 × 4 = 252/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
63/8 = 63 × 15/8 × 15 = 945/120 - Add the two like fractions:
252/120 + 945/120 = 252 + 945/120 = 1197/120 - 1197/120 simplified gives 399/40
- So, 63/30 + 63/8 = 399/40
In mixed form: 939/40
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