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Add 30/90 and 60/4

1st number: 30/90, 2nd number: 15 0/4

30/90 + 60/4 is 46/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 4 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
    30/90 = 30 × 2/90 × 2 = 60/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
    60/4 = 60 × 45/4 × 45 = 2700/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/180 + 2700/180 = 60 + 2700/180 = 2760/180
  5. 2760/180 simplified gives 46/3
  6. So, 30/90 + 60/4 = 46/3
    In mixed form: 151/3

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