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Add 12/5 and 5/63

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

12/5 + 5/63 is 781/315.

Steps for adding fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
   12/5 = 12 × 63/5 × 63 = 756/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
   5/63 = 5 × 5/63 × 5 = 25/315
4. Add the two like fractions:
   756/315 + 25/315 = 756 + 25/315 = 781/315
5. So, 12/5 + 5/63 = 781/315
   In mixed form: 2151/315

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