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Add 30/7 and 20/8

1st number: 4 2/7, 2nd number: 2 4/8

30/7 + 20/8 is 95/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 8 is 56

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 8 = 56,
    30/7 = 30 × 8/7 × 8 = 240/56
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
    20/8 = 20 × 7/8 × 7 = 140/56
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/56 + 140/56 = 240 + 140/56 = 380/56
  5. 380/56 simplified gives 95/14
  6. So, 30/7 + 20/8 = 95/14
    In mixed form: 611/14

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