Add 30/2 and 25/30, Solve 15 0/2 + 25/30 as a fraction

Add 30/2 and 25/30

1^st number: 15 0/2, 2^nd number: 25/30

30/2 + 25/30 is 95/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 30 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 30 × 1 = 30,
25/30 = 25 × 1/30 × 1 = 25/30
Add the two like fractions:
450/30 + 25/30 = 450 + 25/30 = 475/30
475/30 simplified gives 95/6
So, 30/2 + 25/30 = 95/6
In mixed form: 155/6

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