Add 12/5 and 30/63, Solve 2 2/5 + 30/63 as a fraction

Add 12/5 and 30/63

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

12/5 + 30/63 is 302/105.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 63 is 315

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
12/5 = 12 × 63/5 × 63 = 756/315
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
30/63 = 30 × 5/63 × 5 = 150/315
Add the two like fractions:
756/315 + 150/315 = 756 + 150/315 = 906/315
906/315 simplified gives 302/105
So, 12/5 + 30/63 = 302/105
In mixed form: 292/105

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