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Add 3/30 and 6/8

3/30 + 6/8 is 17/20.

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,
    3/30 = 3 × 4/30 × 4 = 12/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
    6/8 = 6 × 15/8 × 15 = 90/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/120 + 90/120 = 12 + 90/120 = 102/120
  5. 102/120 simplified gives 17/20
  6. So, 3/30 + 6/8 = 17/20

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