Add 6/30 and 14/4
1st number: 6/30, 2nd number: 3 2/4
6/30 + 14/4 is 37/10.
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,
14/4 = 14 × 15/4 × 15 = 210/60 - Add the two like fractions:
12/60 + 210/60 = 12 + 210/60 = 222/60 - 222/60 simplified gives 37/10
- So, 6/30 + 14/4 = 37/10
In mixed form: 37/10
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