Add 30/12 and 5/16, Solve 2 6/12 + 5/16 as a fraction

Add 30/12 and 5/16

1^st number: 2 6/12, 2^nd number: 5/16

30/12 + 5/16 is 45/16.

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,
5/16 = 5 × 3/16 × 3 = 15/48
Add the two like fractions:
120/48 + 15/48 = 120 + 15/48 = 135/48
135/48 simplified gives 45/16
So, 30/12 + 5/16 = 45/16
In mixed form: 213/16

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