Add 30/2 and 42/5, Solve 15 0/2 + 8 2/5 as a fraction

Add 30/2 and 42/5

1^st number: 15 0/2, 2^nd number: 8 2/5

30/2 + 42/5 is 117/5.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 5 is 10

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 10
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 5 = 10,
30/2 = 30 × 5/2 × 5 = 150/10
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 2 = 10,
42/5 = 42 × 2/5 × 2 = 84/10
Add the two like fractions:
150/10 + 84/10 = 150 + 84/10 = 234/10
234/10 simplified gives 117/5
So, 30/2 + 42/5 = 117/5
In mixed form: 232/5

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