Add 30/8 and 15/20
1st number: 3 6/8, 2nd number: 15/20
30/8 + 15/20 is 9/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 20 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
30/8 = 30 × 5/8 × 5 = 150/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 2 = 40,
15/20 = 15 × 2/20 × 2 = 30/40 - Add the two like fractions:
150/40 + 30/40 = 150 + 30/40 = 180/40 - 180/40 simplified gives 9/2
- So, 30/8 + 15/20 = 9/2
In mixed form: 41/2
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