Add 30/2 and 1/15, Solve 15 0/2 + 1/15 as a fraction

Add 30/2 and 1/15

1^st number: 15 0/2, 2^nd number: 1/15

30/2 + 1/15 is 226/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 15 is 30

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
30/2 = 30 × 15/2 × 15 = 450/30
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
1/15 = 1 × 2/15 × 2 = 2/30
Add the two like fractions:
450/30 + 2/30 = 450 + 2/30 = 452/30
452/30 simplified gives 226/15
So, 30/2 + 1/15 = 226/15
In mixed form: 151/15

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