Add 15/4 and 7/30
1st number: 3 3/4, 2nd number: 7/30
15/4 + 7/30 is 239/60.
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,
15/4 = 15 × 15/4 × 15 = 225/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
7/30 = 7 × 2/30 × 2 = 14/60 - Add the two like fractions:
225/60 + 14/60 = 225 + 14/60 = 239/60 - So, 15/4 + 7/30 = 239/60
In mixed form: 359/60
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