Add 18/8 and 10/30
1st number: 2 2/8, 2nd number: 10/30
18/8 + 10/30 is 31/12.
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,
10/30 = 10 × 4/30 × 4 = 40/120 - Add the two like fractions:
270/120 + 40/120 = 270 + 40/120 = 310/120 - 310/120 simplified gives 31/12
- So, 18/8 + 10/30 = 31/12
In mixed form: 27/12
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