Add 30/2 and 9/15
1st number: 15 0/2, 2nd number: 9/15
30/2 + 9/15 is 78/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 15 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
30/2 = 30 × 15/2 × 15 = 450/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
9/15 = 9 × 2/15 × 2 = 18/30 - Add the two like fractions:
450/30 + 18/30 = 450 + 18/30 = 468/30 - 468/30 simplified gives 78/5
- So, 30/2 + 9/15 = 78/5
In mixed form: 153/5
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