Add 12/8 and 7/30
1st number: 1 4/8, 2nd number: 7/30
12/8 + 7/30 is 26/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 30 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
12/8 = 12 × 15/8 × 15 = 180/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
7/30 = 7 × 4/30 × 4 = 28/120 - Add the two like fractions:
180/120 + 28/120 = 180 + 28/120 = 208/120 - 208/120 simplified gives 26/15
- So, 12/8 + 7/30 = 26/15
In mixed form: 111/15
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