Add 8/30 and 49/63
8/30 + 49/63 is 47/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 21 = 630,
8/30 = 8 × 21/30 × 21 = 168/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
49/63 = 49 × 10/63 × 10 = 490/630 - Add the two like fractions:
168/630 + 490/630 = 168 + 490/630 = 658/630 - 658/630 simplified gives 47/45
- So, 8/30 + 49/63 = 47/45
In mixed form: 12/45
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