Add 2/6 and 2/30
26 + 230 is 25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 30 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
26 = 2 × 56 × 5 = 1030 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
230 = 2 × 130 × 1 = 230 - Add the two like fractions:
1030 + 230 = 10 + 230 = 1230 - 12/30 simplified gives 25
- So, 2/6 + 2/30 = 2/5
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