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Add 8/63 and 30/4

1st number: 8/63, 2nd number: 7 2/4

8/63 + 30/4 is 961/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 4 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    8/63 = 8 × 4/63 × 4 = 32/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
    30/4 = 30 × 63/4 × 63 = 1890/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/252 + 1890/252 = 32 + 1890/252 = 1922/252
  5. 1922/252 simplified gives 961/126
  6. So, 8/63 + 30/4 = 961/126
    In mixed form: 779/126

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