Add 30/12 and 72/96, Solve 2 6/12 + 72/96 as a fraction

Add 30/12 and 72/96

1^st number: 2 6/12, 2^nd number: 72/96

30/12 + 72/96 is 13/4.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 96 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 96 × 1 = 96,
72/96 = 72 × 1/96 × 1 = 72/96
Add the two like fractions:
240/96 + 72/96 = 240 + 72/96 = 312/96
312/96 simplified gives 13/4
So, 30/12 + 72/96 = 13/4
In mixed form: 31/4

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