Add 2/15 and 96/30, Solve 2/15 + 3 6/30 as a fraction

Add 2/15 and 96/30

1^st number: 2/15, 2^nd number: 3 6/30

2/15 + 96/30 is 10/3.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 30 is 30

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
2/15 = 2 × 2/15 × 2 = 4/30
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
96/30 = 96 × 1/30 × 1 = 96/30
Add the two like fractions:
4/30 + 96/30 = 4 + 96/30 = 100/30
100/30 simplified gives 10/3
So, 2/15 + 96/30 = 10/3
In mixed form: 31/3

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