Add 2/4 and 3/30
2/4 + 3/30 is 3/5.
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,
2/4 = 2 × 15/4 × 15 = 30/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
3/30 = 3 × 2/30 × 2 = 6/60 - Add the two like fractions:
30/60 + 6/60 = 30 + 6/60 = 36/60 - 36/60 simplified gives 3/5
- So, 2/4 + 3/30 = 3/5
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