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Add 30/4 and 5/15

1st number: 7 2/4, 2nd number: 5/15

30/4 + 5/15 is 47/6.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
    30/4 = 30 × 15/4 × 15 = 450/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
    5/15 = 5 × 4/15 × 4 = 20/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/60 + 20/60 = 450 + 20/60 = 470/60
  5. 470/60 simplified gives 47/6
  6. So, 30/4 + 5/15 = 47/6
    In mixed form: 75/6

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