Add 30/2 and 42/32, Solve 15 0/2 + 1 10/32 as a fraction

Add 30/2 and 42/32

1^st number: 15 0/2, 2^nd number: 1 10/32

30/2 + 42/32 is 261/16.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 32 is 32

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 16 = 32,
30/2 = 30 × 16/2 × 16 = 480/32
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
42/32 = 42 × 1/32 × 1 = 42/32
Add the two like fractions:
480/32 + 42/32 = 480 + 42/32 = 522/32
522/32 simplified gives 261/16
So, 30/2 + 42/32 = 261/16
In mixed form: 165/16

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