Add 30/2 and 63/12, Solve 15 0/2 + 5 3/12 as a fraction

Add 30/2 and 63/12

1^st number: 15 0/2, 2^nd number: 5 3/12

30/2 + 63/12 is 81/4.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 12 is 12

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 6 = 12,
30/2 = 30 × 6/2 × 6 = 180/12
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
63/12 = 63 × 1/12 × 1 = 63/12
Add the two like fractions:
180/12 + 63/12 = 180 + 63/12 = 243/12
243/12 simplified gives 81/4
So, 30/2 + 63/12 = 81/4
In mixed form: 201/4

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