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Add 30/10 and 15/8

1st number: 3 0/10, 2nd number: 1 7/8

30/10 + 15/8 is 39/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 8 is 40

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 4 = 40,
    30/10 = 30 × 4/10 × 4 = 120/40
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
    15/8 = 15 × 5/8 × 5 = 75/40
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/40 + 75/40 = 120 + 75/40 = 195/40
  5. 195/40 simplified gives 39/8
  6. So, 30/10 + 15/8 = 39/8
    In mixed form: 47/8

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