Add 20/8 and 4/30
1st number: 2 4/8, 2nd number: 4/30
20/8 + 4/30 is 79/30.
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,
4/30 = 4 × 4/30 × 4 = 16/120 - Add the two like fractions:
300/120 + 16/120 = 300 + 16/120 = 316/120 - 316/120 simplified gives 79/30
- So, 20/8 + 4/30 = 79/30
In mixed form: 219/30
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