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Add 1/30 and 36/8

1st number: 1/30, 2nd number: 4 4/8

1/30 + 36/8 is 68/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
    1/30 = 1 × 4/30 × 4 = 4/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
    36/8 = 36 × 15/8 × 15 = 540/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4/120 + 540/120 = 4 + 540/120 = 544/120
  5. 544/120 simplified gives 68/15
  6. So, 1/30 + 36/8 = 68/15
    In mixed form: 48/15

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