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Add 6/4 and 5/30

1st number: 1 2/4, 2nd number: 5/30

6/4 + 5/30 is 5/3.

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,
    6/4 = 6 × 15/4 × 15 = 90/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
    5/30 = 5 × 2/30 × 2 = 10/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/60 + 10/60 = 90 + 10/60 = 100/60
  5. 100/60 simplified gives 5/3
  6. So, 6/4 + 5/30 = 5/3
    In mixed form: 12/3

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