Add 6/30 and 12/4
1st number: 6/30, 2nd number: 3 0/4
6/30 + 12/4 is 16/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 4 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
6/30 = 6 × 2/30 × 2 = 12/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
12/4 = 12 × 15/4 × 15 = 180/60 - Add the two like fractions:
12/60 + 180/60 = 12 + 180/60 = 192/60 - 192/60 simplified gives 16/5
- So, 6/30 + 12/4 = 16/5
In mixed form: 31/5
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