Add 30/12 and 72/32, Solve 2 6/12 + 2 8/32 as a fraction

Add 30/12 and 72/32

1^st number: 2 6/12, 2^nd number: 2 8/32

30/12 + 72/32 is 19/4.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 32 is 96

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
30/12 = 30 × 8/12 × 8 = 240/96
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
72/32 = 72 × 3/32 × 3 = 216/96
Add the two like fractions:
240/96 + 216/96 = 240 + 216/96 = 456/96
456/96 simplified gives 19/4
So, 30/12 + 72/32 = 19/4
In mixed form: 43/4

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