Add 4/8 and 6/30
4/8 + 6/30 is 7/10.
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,
4/8 = 4 × 15/8 × 15 = 60/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
6/30 = 6 × 4/30 × 4 = 24/120 - Add the two like fractions:
60/120 + 24/120 = 60 + 24/120 = 84/120 - 84/120 simplified gives 7/10
- So, 4/8 + 6/30 = 7/10
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