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Add 15/30 and 70/12

1st number: 15/30, 2nd number: 5 10/12

15/30 + 70/12 is 19/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 12 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 12 × 5 = 60,
    70/12 = 70 × 5/12 × 5 = 350/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/60 + 350/60 = 30 + 350/60 = 380/60
  5. 380/60 simplified gives 19/3
  6. So, 15/30 + 70/12 = 19/3
    In mixed form: 61/3

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