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Add 18/4 and 8/30

1st number: 4 2/4, 2nd number: 8/30

18/4 + 8/30 is 143/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 30 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
    18/4 = 18 × 15/4 × 15 = 270/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
    8/30 = 8 × 2/30 × 2 = 16/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/60 + 16/60 = 270 + 16/60 = 286/60
  5. 286/60 simplified gives 143/30
  6. So, 18/4 + 8/30 = 143/30
    In mixed form: 423/30

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