Add 30/12 and 50/15, Solve 2 6/12 + 3 5/15 as a fraction

Add 30/12 and 50/15

1^st number: 2 6/12, 2^nd number: 3 5/15

30/12 + 50/15 is 35/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 15 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 15 × 4 = 60,
50/15 = 50 × 4/15 × 4 = 200/60
Add the two like fractions:
150/60 + 200/60 = 150 + 200/60 = 350/60
350/60 simplified gives 35/6
So, 30/12 + 50/15 = 35/6
In mixed form: 55/6

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