Add 3/4 and 15/30
3/4 + 15/30 is 5/4.
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,
3/4 = 3 × 15/4 × 15 = 45/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
15/30 = 15 × 2/30 × 2 = 30/60 - Add the two like fractions:
45/60 + 30/60 = 45 + 30/60 = 75/60 - 75/60 simplified gives 5/4
- So, 3/4 + 15/30 = 5/4
In mixed form: 11/4
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