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Add 30/15 and 9/4

1st number: 2 0/15, 2nd number: 2 1/4

30/15 + 9/4 is 17/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 4 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
    30/15 = 30 × 4/15 × 4 = 120/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
    9/4 = 9 × 15/4 × 15 = 135/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/60 + 135/60 = 120 + 135/60 = 255/60
  5. 255/60 simplified gives 17/4
  6. So, 30/15 + 9/4 = 17/4
    In mixed form: 41/4

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