Add 2/30 and 30/8
1st number: 2/30, 2nd number: 3 6/8
2/30 + 30/8 is 229/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 8 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
2/30 = 2 × 4/30 × 4 = 8/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
30/8 = 30 × 15/8 × 15 = 450/120 - Add the two like fractions:
8/120 + 450/120 = 8 + 450/120 = 458/120 - 458/120 simplified gives 229/60
- So, 2/30 + 30/8 = 229/60
In mixed form: 349/60
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