Add 30/2 and 6/84, Solve 15 0/2 + 6/84 as a fraction

Add 30/2 and 6/84

1^st number: 15 0/2, 2^nd number: 6/84

30/2 + 6/84 is 211/14.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 84 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 42 = 84,
30/2 = 30 × 42/2 × 42 = 1260/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
6/84 = 6 × 1/84 × 1 = 6/84
Add the two like fractions:
1260/84 + 6/84 = 1260 + 6/84 = 1266/84
1266/84 simplified gives 211/14
So, 30/2 + 6/84 = 211/14
In mixed form: 151/14

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