Add 25/8 and 16/30
1st number: 3 1/8, 2nd number: 16/30
25/8 + 16/30 is 439/120.
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,
25/8 = 25 × 15/8 × 15 = 375/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
16/30 = 16 × 4/30 × 4 = 64/120 - Add the two like fractions:
375/120 + 64/120 = 375 + 64/120 = 439/120 - So, 25/8 + 16/30 = 439/120
In mixed form: 379/120
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