Add 30/12 and 15/9, Solve 2 6/12 + 1 6/9 as a fraction

Add 30/12 and 15/9

1^st number: 2 6/12, 2^nd number: 1 6/9

30/12 + 15/9 is 25/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 9 is 36

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
30/12 = 30 × 3/12 × 3 = 90/36
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
15/9 = 15 × 4/9 × 4 = 60/36
Add the two like fractions:
90/36 + 60/36 = 90 + 60/36 = 150/36
150/36 simplified gives 25/6
So, 30/12 + 15/9 = 25/6
In mixed form: 41/6

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