Add 30/4 and 49/8
1st number: 7 2/4, 2nd number: 6 1/8
30/4 + 49/8 is 109/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 8 is 8
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 8 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 2 = 8,
30/4 = 30 × 2/4 × 2 = 60/8 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 1 = 8,
49/8 = 49 × 1/8 × 1 = 49/8 - Add the two like fractions:
60/8 + 49/8 = 60 + 49/8 = 109/8 - So, 30/4 + 49/8 = 109/8
In mixed form: 135/8
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