Add 32/30 and 6/15, Solve 1 2/30 + 6/15 as a fraction

Add 32/30 and 6/15

1^st number: 1 2/30, 2^nd number: 6/15

32/30 + 6/15 is 22/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 15 is 30

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
32/30 = 32 × 1/30 × 1 = 32/30
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
6/15 = 6 × 2/15 × 2 = 12/30
Add the two like fractions:
32/30 + 12/30 = 32 + 12/30 = 44/30
44/30 simplified gives 22/15
So, 32/30 + 6/15 = 22/15
In mixed form: 17/15

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