Add 12/15 and 30/63
12/15 + 30/63 is 134/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 63 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 21 = 315,
12/15 = 12 × 21/15 × 21 = 252/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
30/63 = 30 × 5/63 × 5 = 150/315 - Add the two like fractions:
252/315 + 150/315 = 252 + 150/315 = 402/315 - 402/315 simplified gives 134/105
- So, 12/15 + 30/63 = 134/105
In mixed form: 129/105
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