Add 18/8 and 7/30
1st number: 2 2/8, 2nd number: 7/30
18/8 + 7/30 is 149/60.
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,
7/30 = 7 × 4/30 × 4 = 28/120 - Add the two like fractions:
270/120 + 28/120 = 270 + 28/120 = 298/120 - 298/120 simplified gives 149/60
- So, 18/8 + 7/30 = 149/60
In mixed form: 229/60
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