Add 5/4 and 6/30
1st number: 1 1/4, 2nd number: 6/30
5/4 + 6/30 is 29/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
5/4 = 5 × 15/4 × 15 = 75/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
6/30 = 6 × 2/30 × 2 = 12/60 - Add the two like fractions:
75/60 + 12/60 = 75 + 12/60 = 87/60 - 87/60 simplified gives 29/20
- So, 5/4 + 6/30 = 29/20
In mixed form: 19/20
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