Add 1/30 and 16/8
1st number: 1/30, 2nd number: 2 0/8
1/30 + 16/8 is 61/30.
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,
1/30 = 1 × 4/30 × 4 = 4/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
16/8 = 16 × 15/8 × 15 = 240/120 - Add the two like fractions:
4/120 + 240/120 = 4 + 240/120 = 244/120 - 244/120 simplified gives 61/30
- So, 1/30 + 16/8 = 61/30
In mixed form: 21/30
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