Add 30/6 and 35/4
1st number: 5 0/6, 2nd number: 8 3/4
30/6 + 35/4 is 55/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 4 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
30/6 = 30 × 2/6 × 2 = 60/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
35/4 = 35 × 3/4 × 3 = 105/12 - Add the two like fractions:
60/12 + 105/12 = 60 + 105/12 = 165/12 - 165/12 simplified gives 55/4
- So, 30/6 + 35/4 = 55/4
In mixed form: 133/4
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