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Add 30/12 and 20/63

1st number: 2 6/12, 2nd number: 20/63

30/12 + 20/63 is 355/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 63 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 21 = 252,
    30/12 = 30 × 21/12 × 21 = 630/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    20/63 = 20 × 4/63 × 4 = 80/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/252 + 80/252 = 630 + 80/252 = 710/252
  5. 710/252 simplified gives 355/126
  6. So, 30/12 + 20/63 = 355/126
    In mixed form: 2103/126

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