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Add 30/2 and 6/4

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

30/2 + 6/4 is 33/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 4 is 4

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 2 = 4,
    30/2 = 30 × 2/2 × 2 = 60/4
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 1 = 4,
    6/4 = 6 × 1/4 × 1 = 6/4
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/4 + 6/4 = 60 + 6/4 = 66/4
  5. 66/4 simplified gives 33/2
  6. So, 30/2 + 6/4 = 33/2
    In mixed form: 161/2

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