Add 15/75 and 30/12, Solve 15/75 + 2 6/12 as a fraction

Add 15/75 and 30/12

1^st number: 15/75, 2^nd number: 2 6/12

15/75 + 30/12 is 27/10.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 12 is 300

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
15/75 = 15 × 4/75 × 4 = 60/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
30/12 = 30 × 25/12 × 25 = 750/300
Add the two like fractions:
60/300 + 750/300 = 60 + 750/300 = 810/300
810/300 simplified gives 27/10
So, 15/75 + 30/12 = 27/10
In mixed form: 27/10

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