Add 30/2 and 12/63, Solve 15 0/2 + 12/63 as a fraction

Add 30/2 and 12/63

1^st number: 15 0/2, 2^nd number: 12/63

30/2 + 12/63 is 319/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 63 is 126

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 63 = 126,
30/2 = 30 × 63/2 × 63 = 1890/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
12/63 = 12 × 2/63 × 2 = 24/126
Add the two like fractions:
1890/126 + 24/126 = 1890 + 24/126 = 1914/126
1914/126 simplified gives 319/21
So, 30/2 + 12/63 = 319/21
In mixed form: 154/21

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