Add 10/30 and 9/8, Solve 10/30 + 1 1/8 as a fraction

Add 10/30 and 9/8

1^st number: 10/30, 2^nd number: 1 1/8

10/30 + 9/8 is 35/24.

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,
10/30 = 10 × 4/30 × 4 = 40/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
9/8 = 9 × 15/8 × 15 = 135/120
Add the two like fractions:
40/120 + 135/120 = 40 + 135/120 = 175/120
175/120 simplified gives 35/24
So, 10/30 + 9/8 = 35/24
In mixed form: 111/24

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