Add 4/30 and 7/15
4/30 + 7/15 is 3/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 15 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
4/30 = 4 × 1/30 × 1 = 4/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
7/15 = 7 × 2/15 × 2 = 14/30 - Add the two like fractions:
4/30 + 14/30 = 4 + 14/30 = 18/30 - 18/30 simplified gives 3/5
- So, 4/30 + 7/15 = 3/5
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