Add 2/30 and 5/15
2/30 + 5/15 is 2/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 15 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
2/30 = 2 × 1/30 × 1 = 2/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
5/15 = 5 × 2/15 × 2 = 10/30 - Add the two like fractions:
2/30 + 10/30 = 2 + 10/30 = 12/30 - 12/30 simplified gives 2/5
- So, 2/30 + 5/15 = 2/5
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