Add 42/15 and 5/63, Solve 2 12/15 + 5/63 as a fraction

Add 42/15 and 5/63

1^st number: 2 12/15, 2^nd number: 5/63

42/15 + 5/63 is 907/315.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 63 is 315

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 21 = 315,
42/15 = 42 × 21/15 × 21 = 882/315
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
5/63 = 5 × 5/63 × 5 = 25/315
Add the two like fractions:
882/315 + 25/315 = 882 + 25/315 = 907/315
So, 42/15 + 5/63 = 907/315
In mixed form: 2277/315

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