Add 63/8 and 4/30
1st number: 7 7/8, 2nd number: 4/30
63/8 + 4/30 is 961/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 30 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
63/8 = 63 × 15/8 × 15 = 945/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
4/30 = 4 × 4/30 × 4 = 16/120 - Add the two like fractions:
945/120 + 16/120 = 945 + 16/120 = 961/120 - So, 63/8 + 4/30 = 961/120
In mixed form: 81/120
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