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Add 70/63 and 5/30

1st number: 1 7/63, 2nd number: 5/30

70/63 + 5/30 is 23/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 30 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
    70/63 = 70 × 10/63 × 10 = 700/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 21 = 630,
    5/30 = 5 × 21/30 × 21 = 105/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    700/630 + 105/630 = 700 + 105/630 = 805/630
  5. 805/630 simplified gives 23/18
  6. So, 70/63 + 5/30 = 23/18
    In mixed form: 15/18

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