Add 20/8 and 1/30
1st number: 2 4/8, 2nd number: 1/30
20/8 + 1/30 is 38/15.
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,
20/8 = 20 × 15/8 × 15 = 300/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
1/30 = 1 × 4/30 × 4 = 4/120 - Add the two like fractions:
300/120 + 4/120 = 300 + 4/120 = 304/120 - 304/120 simplified gives 38/15
- So, 20/8 + 1/30 = 38/15
In mixed form: 28/15
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