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Add 1/4 and 6/30

1/4 + 6/30 is 9/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
    1/4 = 1 × 15/4 × 15 = 15/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
    6/30 = 6 × 2/30 × 2 = 12/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/60 + 12/60 = 15 + 12/60 = 27/60
  5. 27/60 simplified gives 9/20
  6. So, 1/4 + 6/30 = 9/20

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