Add 30/72 and 42/15, Solve 30/72 + 2 12/15 as a fraction

Add 30/72 and 42/15

1^st number: 30/72, 2^nd number: 2 12/15

30/72 + 42/15 is 193/60.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 15 is 360

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
30/72 = 30 × 5/72 × 5 = 150/360
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 24 = 360,
42/15 = 42 × 24/15 × 24 = 1008/360
Add the two like fractions:
150/360 + 1008/360 = 150 + 1008/360 = 1158/360
1158/360 simplified gives 193/60
So, 30/72 + 42/15 = 193/60
In mixed form: 313/60

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