Add 30/12 and 15/24, Solve 2 6/12 + 15/24 as a fraction

Add 30/12 and 15/24

1^st number: 2 6/12, 2^nd number: 15/24

30/12 + 15/24 is 25/8.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 24 is 24

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
30/12 = 30 × 2/12 × 2 = 60/24
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
15/24 = 15 × 1/24 × 1 = 15/24
Add the two like fractions:
60/24 + 15/24 = 60 + 15/24 = 75/24
75/24 simplified gives 25/8
So, 30/12 + 15/24 = 25/8
In mixed form: 31/8

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