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Add 5/4 and 15/30

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

5/4 + 15/30 is 7/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
    5/4 = 5 × 15/4 × 15 = 75/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
    15/30 = 15 × 2/30 × 2 = 30/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/60 + 30/60 = 75 + 30/60 = 105/60
  5. 105/60 simplified gives 7/4
  6. So, 5/4 + 15/30 = 7/4
    In mixed form: 13/4

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