Add 10/4 and 1/30
1st number: 2 2/4, 2nd number: 1/30
10/4 + 1/30 is 38/15.
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,
10/4 = 10 × 15/4 × 15 = 150/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
1/30 = 1 × 2/30 × 2 = 2/60 - Add the two like fractions:
150/60 + 2/60 = 150 + 2/60 = 152/60 - 152/60 simplified gives 38/15
- So, 10/4 + 1/30 = 38/15
In mixed form: 28/15
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