Add 4/30 and 30/60
4/30 + 30/60 is 19/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
4/30 = 4 × 2/30 × 2 = 8/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
30/60 = 30 × 1/60 × 1 = 30/60 - Add the two like fractions:
8/60 + 30/60 = 8 + 30/60 = 38/60 - 38/60 simplified gives 19/30
- So, 4/30 + 30/60 = 19/30
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 8/30+30/60 4/60+30/60 12/30+30/60 4/30+90/60 4/90+30/60 20/30+30/60 28/30+30/60