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Add 30/2 and 5/81

1st number: 15 0/2, 2nd number: 5/81

30/2 + 5/81 is 1220/81.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 81 is 162

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 81 = 162,
    30/2 = 30 × 81/2 × 81 = 2430/162
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
    5/81 = 5 × 2/81 × 2 = 10/162
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2430/162 + 10/162 = 2430 + 10/162 = 2440/162
  5. 2440/162 simplified gives 1220/81
  6. So, 30/2 + 5/81 = 1220/81
    In mixed form: 155/81

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