Add 1/4 and 10/30
1/4 + 10/30 is 7/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 30 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
1/4 = 1 × 15/4 × 15 = 15/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
10/30 = 10 × 2/30 × 2 = 20/60 - Add the two like fractions:
15/60 + 20/60 = 15 + 20/60 = 35/60 - 35/60 simplified gives 7/12
- So, 1/4 + 10/30 = 7/12
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