Add 5/2 and 3/30
1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 3/30
5/2 + 3/30 is 13/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 30 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
5/2 = 5 × 15/2 × 15 = 75/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
3/30 = 3 × 1/30 × 1 = 3/30 - Add the two like fractions:
75/30 + 3/30 = 75 + 3/30 = 78/30 - 78/30 simplified gives 13/5
- So, 5/2 + 3/30 = 13/5
In mixed form: 23/5
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