Add 8/30 and 5/14
8/30 + 5/14 is 131/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 14 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
8/30 = 8 × 7/30 × 7 = 56/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
5/14 = 5 × 15/14 × 15 = 75/210 - Add the two like fractions:
56/210 + 75/210 = 56 + 75/210 = 131/210 - So, 8/30 + 5/14 = 131/210
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