Add 30/2 and 35/80, Solve 15 0/2 + 35/80 as a fraction

Add 30/2 and 35/80

1^st number: 15 0/2, 2^nd number: 35/80

30/2 + 35/80 is 247/16.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 80 is 80

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 40 = 80,
30/2 = 30 × 40/2 × 40 = 1200/80
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
35/80 = 35 × 1/80 × 1 = 35/80
Add the two like fractions:
1200/80 + 35/80 = 1200 + 35/80 = 1235/80
1235/80 simplified gives 247/16
So, 30/2 + 35/80 = 247/16
In mixed form: 157/16

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