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Add 15/30 and 12/4

1st number: 15/30, 2nd number: 3 0/4

15/30 + 12/4 is 7/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 4 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
    15/30 = 15 × 2/30 × 2 = 30/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
    12/4 = 12 × 15/4 × 15 = 180/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/60 + 180/60 = 30 + 180/60 = 210/60
  5. 210/60 simplified gives 7/2
  6. So, 15/30 + 12/4 = 7/2
    In mixed form: 31/2

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