Add 72/30 and 90/5, Solve 2 12/30 + 18 0/5 as a fraction

Add 72/30 and 90/5

1^st number: 2 12/30, 2^nd number: 18 0/5

72/30 + 90/5 is 102/5.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 5 is 30

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
72/30 = 72 × 1/30 × 1 = 72/30
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
90/5 = 90 × 6/5 × 6 = 540/30
Add the two like fractions:
72/30 + 540/30 = 72 + 540/30 = 612/30
612/30 simplified gives 102/5
So, 72/30 + 90/5 = 102/5
In mixed form: 202/5

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