Add 81/4 and 5/30
1st number: 20 1/4, 2nd number: 5/30
81/4 + 5/30 is 245/12.
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,
81/4 = 81 × 15/4 × 15 = 1215/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
5/30 = 5 × 2/30 × 2 = 10/60 - Add the two like fractions:
1215/60 + 10/60 = 1215 + 10/60 = 1225/60 - 1225/60 simplified gives 245/12
- So, 81/4 + 5/30 = 245/12
In mixed form: 205/12
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