Add 15/28 and 30/12, Solve 15/28 + 2 6/12 as a fraction

Add 15/28 and 30/12

1^st number: 15/28, 2^nd number: 2 6/12

15/28 + 30/12 is 85/28.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 12 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
15/28 = 15 × 3/28 × 3 = 45/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
30/12 = 30 × 7/12 × 7 = 210/84
Add the two like fractions:
45/84 + 210/84 = 45 + 210/84 = 255/84
255/84 simplified gives 85/28
So, 15/28 + 30/12 = 85/28
In mixed form: 31/28

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