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Add 2/30 and 1/4

2/30 + 1/4 is 19/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 4 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
    2/30 = 2 × 2/30 × 2 = 4/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
    1/4 = 1 × 15/4 × 15 = 15/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4/60 + 15/60 = 4 + 15/60 = 19/60
  5. So, 2/30 + 1/4 = 19/60

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