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