Add 7/14 and 8/30
7/14 + 8/30 is 23/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
7/14 = 7 × 15/14 × 15 = 105/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
8/30 = 8 × 7/30 × 7 = 56/210 - Add the two like fractions:
105/210 + 56/210 = 105 + 56/210 = 161/210 - 161/210 simplified gives 23/30
- So, 7/14 + 8/30 = 23/30
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