Add 2/30 and 2/4
2/30 + 2/4 is 17/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
2/30 = 2 × 2/30 × 2 = 4/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
2/4 = 2 × 15/4 × 15 = 30/60 - Add the two like fractions:
4/60 + 30/60 = 4 + 30/60 = 34/60 - 34/60 simplified gives 17/30
- So, 2/30 + 2/4 = 17/30
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