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Add 30/4 and 9/60

1st number: 7 2/4, 2nd number: 9/60

30/4 + 9/60 is 153/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 60 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 60 × 1 = 60,
    9/60 = 9 × 1/60 × 1 = 9/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/60 + 9/60 = 450 + 9/60 = 459/60
  5. 459/60 simplified gives 153/20
  6. So, 30/4 + 9/60 = 153/20
    In mixed form: 713/20

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