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Add 5/2 and 12/15

1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 12/15

5/2 + 12/15 is 33/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
    5/2 = 5 × 15/2 × 15 = 75/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
    12/15 = 12 × 2/15 × 2 = 24/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/30 + 24/30 = 75 + 24/30 = 99/30
  5. 99/30 simplified gives 33/10
  6. So, 5/2 + 12/15 = 33/10
    In mixed form: 33/10

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