Add 63/30 and 9/48
1st number: 2 3/30, 2nd number: 9/48
63/30 + 9/48 is 183/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
63/30 = 63 × 8/30 × 8 = 504/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
9/48 = 9 × 5/48 × 5 = 45/240 - Add the two like fractions:
504/240 + 45/240 = 504 + 45/240 = 549/240 - 549/240 simplified gives 183/80
- So, 63/30 + 9/48 = 183/80
In mixed form: 223/80
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