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Add 28/30 and 2/8

28/30 + 2/8 is 71/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
    28/30 = 28 × 4/30 × 4 = 112/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
    2/8 = 2 × 15/8 × 15 = 30/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    112/120 + 30/120 = 112 + 30/120 = 142/120
  5. 142/120 simplified gives 71/60
  6. So, 28/30 + 2/8 = 71/60
    In mixed form: 111/60

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