Add 30/4 and 5/30, Solve 7 2/4 + 5/30 as a fraction

Add 30/4 and 5/30

1^st number: 7 2/4, 2^nd number: 5/30

30/4 + 5/30 is 23/3.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 30 is 60

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
30/4 = 30 × 15/4 × 15 = 450/60
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
5/30 = 5 × 2/30 × 2 = 10/60
Add the two like fractions:
450/60 + 10/60 = 450 + 10/60 = 460/60
460/60 simplified gives 23/3
So, 30/4 + 5/30 = 23/3
In mixed form: 72/3

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