Add 10/4 and 5/30
1st number: 2 2/4, 2nd number: 5/30
10/4 + 5/30 is 8/3.
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,
10/4 = 10 × 15/4 × 15 = 150/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
5/30 = 5 × 2/30 × 2 = 10/60 - Add the two like fractions:
150/60 + 10/60 = 150 + 10/60 = 160/60 - 160/60 simplified gives 8/3
- So, 10/4 + 5/30 = 8/3
In mixed form: 22/3
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