Add 14/30 and 2/8
14/30 + 2/8 is 43/60.
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,
14/30 = 14 × 4/30 × 4 = 56/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
2/8 = 2 × 15/8 × 15 = 30/120 - Add the two like fractions:
56/120 + 30/120 = 56 + 30/120 = 86/120 - 86/120 simplified gives 43/60
- So, 14/30 + 2/8 = 43/60
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