Add 14/4 and 4/30, Solve 3 2/4 + 4/30 as a fraction

Add 14/4 and 4/30

1^st number: 3 2/4, 2^nd number: 4/30

14/4 + 4/30 is 109/30.

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,
14/4 = 14 × 15/4 × 15 = 210/60
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
4/30 = 4 × 2/30 × 2 = 8/60
Add the two like fractions:
210/60 + 8/60 = 210 + 8/60 = 218/60
218/60 simplified gives 109/30
So, 14/4 + 4/30 = 109/30
In mixed form: 319/30

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