Add 6/30 and 4/15
6/30 + 4/15 is 7/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 15 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
6/30 = 6 × 1/30 × 1 = 6/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
4/15 = 4 × 2/15 × 2 = 8/30 - Add the two like fractions:
6/30 + 8/30 = 6 + 8/30 = 14/30 - 14/30 simplified gives 7/15
- So, 6/30 + 4/15 = 7/15
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