Add 14/4 and 4/30
1st number: 3 2/4, 2nd number: 4/30
14/4 + 4/30 is 109/30.
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,
14/4 = 14 × 15/4 × 15 = 210/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
4/30 = 4 × 2/30 × 2 = 8/60 - Add the two like fractions:
210/60 + 8/60 = 210 + 8/60 = 218/60 - 218/60 simplified gives 109/30
- So, 14/4 + 4/30 = 109/30
In mixed form: 319/30
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