Add 14/30 and 4/8
14/30 + 4/8 is 29/30.
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,
14/30 = 14 × 4/30 × 4 = 56/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
4/8 = 4 × 15/8 × 15 = 60/120 - Add the two like fractions:
56/120 + 60/120 = 56 + 60/120 = 116/120 - 116/120 simplified gives 29/30
- So, 14/30 + 4/8 = 29/30
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