Add 30/12 and 25/30, Solve 2 6/12 + 25/30 as a fraction

Add 30/12 and 25/30

1^st number: 2 6/12, 2^nd number: 25/30

30/12 + 25/30 is 10/3.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 30 is 60

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
30/12 = 30 × 5/12 × 5 = 150/60
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
25/30 = 25 × 2/30 × 2 = 50/60
Add the two like fractions:
150/60 + 50/60 = 150 + 50/60 = 200/60
200/60 simplified gives 10/3
So, 30/12 + 25/30 = 10/3
In mixed form: 31/3

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