What is 7/30 plus 2/4?
7/30 plus 2/4 equals 11/15 (or 0.733333 in decimal form). Learn the step-by-step solution to add 7/30 and 2/4 using Least Common Denominator and simplification.
Exact Answer
7/30 + 2/4 = 11/15
Simplified Fraction
11/15
Mixed Number
Proper (11/15)
Decimal Value
0.733333
Percentage
73.3333%
Step-by-Step Solution: 7/30 + 2/4
Step 1
Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)
The denominators 30 and 4 share a common factor (GCD = 2). Finding their Least Common Multiple gives an LCD of 60 (which is smaller than their product 30 × 4 = 120, keeping the calculation simpler).
LCD(30, 4) = 60
Step 2
Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 60
Multiply the numerator and denominator of 7/30 by 2, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 2/4 by 15 so both fractions share the common base 60.
7 × 2/30 × 2 = 14/60 and 2 × 15/4 × 15 = 30/60
Step 3
Add the Numerators
Now add the numerators (14 + 30 = 44) and keep the common denominator 60 unchanged.
14 + 30/60 = 44/60
Step 4
Simplify the Fraction to Lowest Terms
Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 44 and 60, which is 4. Divide both the numerator and denominator by 4.
44 ÷ 4/60 ÷ 4 = 11/15
Step 5
Decimal & Percentage Representation
Dividing the numerator 11 by denominator 15 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.733333, or 73.3333%).
11 ÷ 15 = 0.733333 (73.3333%)
Visual Representation
The diagram below illustrates 7/30 plus 2/4 visually:
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Summary & Alternative Representations
| Property / Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Lowest Terms Fraction | 11/15 |
| Mixed Number Form | 11/15 |
| Decimal Form | 0.733333 |
| Percentage | 73.3333% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 7/30 plus 2/4 as a fraction?
7/30 + 2/4 in simplest fraction form is 11/15.
What is 7/30 plus 2/4 as a decimal?
7/30 + 2/4 converted to a decimal is 0.733333.
What is 7/30 plus 2/4 as a percentage?
7/30 + 2/4 expressed as a percentage is 73.3333%.
Does 7/30 plus 2/4 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?
It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.733333...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.