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Add 4/8 and 5/30

4/8 + 5/30 is 2/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
    4/8 = 4 × 15/8 × 15 = 60/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
    5/30 = 5 × 4/30 × 4 = 20/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/120 + 20/120 = 60 + 20/120 = 80/120
  5. 80/120 simplified gives 2/3
  6. So, 4/8 + 5/30 = 2/3

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