Add 2/6 and 5/30
2/6 + 5/30 is 1/2.
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,
2/6 = 2 × 5/6 × 5 = 10/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
5/30 = 5 × 1/30 × 1 = 5/30 - Add the two like fractions:
10/30 + 5/30 = 10 + 5/30 = 15/30 - 15/30 simplified gives 1/2
- So, 2/6 + 5/30 = 1/2
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