Add 18/8 and 1/30
1st number: 2 2/8, 2nd number: 1/30
18/8 + 1/30 is 137/60.
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,
18/8 = 18 × 15/8 × 15 = 270/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
1/30 = 1 × 4/30 × 4 = 4/120 - Add the two like fractions:
270/120 + 4/120 = 270 + 4/120 = 274/120 - 274/120 simplified gives 137/60
- So, 18/8 + 1/30 = 137/60
In mixed form: 217/60
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