Add 30/12 and 18/16, Solve 2 6/12 + 1 2/16 as a fraction

Add 30/12 and 18/16

1^st number: 2 6/12, 2^nd number: 1 2/16

30/12 + 18/16 is 29/8.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 16 is 48

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
30/12 = 30 × 4/12 × 4 = 120/48
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
18/16 = 18 × 3/16 × 3 = 54/48
Add the two like fractions:
120/48 + 54/48 = 120 + 54/48 = 174/48
174/48 simplified gives 29/8
So, 30/12 + 18/16 = 29/8
In mixed form: 35/8

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