Add 14/8 and 7/30
1st number: 1 6/8, 2nd number: 7/30
14/8 + 7/30 is 119/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 30 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
14/8 = 14 × 15/8 × 15 = 210/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
7/30 = 7 × 4/30 × 4 = 28/120 - Add the two like fractions:
210/120 + 28/120 = 210 + 28/120 = 238/120 - 238/120 simplified gives 119/60
- So, 14/8 + 7/30 = 119/60
In mixed form: 159/60
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