Add 30/8 and 15/90
1st number: 3 6/8, 2nd number: 15/90
30/8 + 15/90 is 47/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
30/8 = 30 × 45/8 × 45 = 1350/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
15/90 = 15 × 4/90 × 4 = 60/360 - Add the two like fractions:
1350/360 + 60/360 = 1350 + 60/360 = 1410/360 - 1410/360 simplified gives 47/12
- So, 30/8 + 15/90 = 47/12
In mixed form: 311/12
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