Add 15/4 and 5/30
1st number: 3 3/4, 2nd number: 5/30
15/4 + 5/30 is 47/12.
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,
15/4 = 15 × 15/4 × 15 = 225/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
5/30 = 5 × 2/30 × 2 = 10/60 - Add the two like fractions:
225/60 + 10/60 = 225 + 10/60 = 235/60 - 235/60 simplified gives 47/12
- So, 15/4 + 5/30 = 47/12
In mixed form: 311/12
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