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Add 30/3 and 15/4

1st number: 10 0/3, 2nd number: 3 3/4

30/3 + 15/4 is 55/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 4 is 12

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
    30/3 = 30 × 4/3 × 4 = 120/12
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
    15/4 = 15 × 3/4 × 3 = 45/12
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/12 + 45/12 = 120 + 45/12 = 165/12
  5. 165/12 simplified gives 55/4
  6. So, 30/3 + 15/4 = 55/4
    In mixed form: 133/4

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