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Add 75/30 and 35/63

1st number: 2 15/30, 2nd number: 35/63

75/30 + 35/63 is 55/18.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 21 = 630,
    75/30 = 75 × 21/30 × 21 = 1575/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
    35/63 = 35 × 10/63 × 10 = 350/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1575/630 + 350/630 = 1575 + 350/630 = 1925/630
  5. 1925/630 simplified gives 55/18
  6. So, 75/30 + 35/63 = 55/18
    In mixed form: 31/18

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