Add 30/60 and 8/10
30/60 + 8/10 is 13/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 10 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
30/60 = 30 × 1/60 × 1 = 30/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
8/10 = 8 × 6/10 × 6 = 48/60 - Add the two like fractions:
30/60 + 48/60 = 30 + 48/60 = 78/60 - 78/60 simplified gives 13/10
- So, 30/60 + 8/10 = 13/10
In mixed form: 13/10
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