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Add 5/2 and 7/30

1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 7/30

5/2 + 7/30 is 41/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 30 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 30 × 1 = 30,
    7/30 = 7 × 1/30 × 1 = 7/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/30 + 7/30 = 75 + 7/30 = 82/30
  5. 82/30 simplified gives 41/15
  6. So, 5/2 + 7/30 = 41/15
    In mixed form: 211/15

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