Add 3/30 and 3/8
3/30 + 3/8 is 19/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 8 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
3/30 = 3 × 4/30 × 4 = 12/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
3/8 = 3 × 15/8 × 15 = 45/120 - Add the two like fractions:
12/120 + 45/120 = 12 + 45/120 = 57/120 - 57/120 simplified gives 19/40
- So, 3/30 + 3/8 = 19/40
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