Add 15/8 and 2/30
1st number: 1 7/8, 2nd number: 2/30
15/8 + 2/30 is 233/120.
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,
15/8 = 15 × 15/8 × 15 = 225/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
2/30 = 2 × 4/30 × 4 = 8/120 - Add the two like fractions:
225/120 + 8/120 = 225 + 8/120 = 233/120 - So, 15/8 + 2/30 = 233/120
In mixed form: 1113/120
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