Add 30/2 and 49/9, Solve 15 0/2 + 5 4/9 as a fraction

Add 30/2 and 49/9

1^st number: 15 0/2, 2^nd number: 5 4/9

30/2 + 49/9 is 184/9.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 9 is 18

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 9 = 18,
30/2 = 30 × 9/2 × 9 = 270/18
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
49/9 = 49 × 2/9 × 2 = 98/18
Add the two like fractions:
270/18 + 98/18 = 270 + 98/18 = 368/18
368/18 simplified gives 184/9
So, 30/2 + 49/9 = 184/9
In mixed form: 204/9

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