Add 14/15 and 8/30
14/15 + 8/30 is 6/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 30 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
14/15 = 14 × 2/15 × 2 = 28/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
8/30 = 8 × 1/30 × 1 = 8/30 - Add the two like fractions:
28/30 + 8/30 = 28 + 8/30 = 36/30 - 36/30 simplified gives 6/5
- So, 14/15 + 8/30 = 6/5
In mixed form: 11/5
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