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Add 72/30 and 15/6

1st number: 2 12/30, 2nd number: 2 3/6

72/30 + 15/6 is 49/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 6 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
    72/30 = 72 × 1/30 × 1 = 72/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    15/6 = 15 × 5/6 × 5 = 75/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/30 + 75/30 = 72 + 75/30 = 147/30
  5. 147/30 simplified gives 49/10
  6. So, 72/30 + 15/6 = 49/10
    In mixed form: 49/10

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