Add 6/15 and 80/30, Solve 6/15 + 2 20/30 as a fraction

Add 6/15 and 80/30

1^st number: 6/15, 2^nd number: 2 20/30

6/15 + 80/30 is 46/15.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
6/15 = 6 × 2/15 × 2 = 12/30
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
80/30 = 80 × 1/30 × 1 = 80/30
Add the two like fractions:
12/30 + 80/30 = 12 + 80/30 = 92/30
92/30 simplified gives 46/15
So, 6/15 + 80/30 = 46/15
In mixed form: 31/15

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