Add 72/15 and 3/30, Solve 4 12/15 + 3/30 as a fraction

Add 72/15 and 3/30

1^st number: 4 12/15, 2^nd number: 3/30

72/15 + 3/30 is 49/10.

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,
72/15 = 72 × 2/15 × 2 = 144/30
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
3/30 = 3 × 1/30 × 1 = 3/30
Add the two like fractions:
144/30 + 3/30 = 144 + 3/30 = 147/30
147/30 simplified gives 49/10
So, 72/15 + 3/30 = 49/10
In mixed form: 49/10

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