Add 75/63 and 30/5, Solve 1 12/63 + 6 0/5 as a fraction

Add 75/63 and 30/5

1^st number: 1 12/63, 2^nd number: 6 0/5

75/63 + 30/5 is 151/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 5 is 315

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
75/63 = 75 × 5/63 × 5 = 375/315
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
30/5 = 30 × 63/5 × 63 = 1890/315
Add the two like fractions:
375/315 + 1890/315 = 375 + 1890/315 = 2265/315
2265/315 simplified gives 151/21
So, 75/63 + 30/5 = 151/21
In mixed form: 74/21

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