Add 2/8 and 70/30
1st number: 2/8, 2nd number: 2 10/30
2/8 + 70/30 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,
2/8 = 2 × 15/8 × 15 = 30/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
70/30 = 70 × 4/30 × 4 = 280/120 - Add the two like fractions:
30/120 + 280/120 = 30 + 280/120 = 310/120 - 310/120 simplified gives 31/12
- So, 2/8 + 70/30 = 31/12
In mixed form: 27/12
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