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Add 63/6 and 1/30

1st number: 10 3/6, 2nd number: 1/30

63/6 + 1/30 is 158/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 30 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    63/6 = 63 × 5/6 × 5 = 315/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
    1/30 = 1 × 1/30 × 1 = 1/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/30 + 1/30 = 315 + 1/30 = 316/30
  5. 316/30 simplified gives 158/15
  6. So, 63/6 + 1/30 = 158/15
    In mixed form: 108/15

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