Add 30/8 and 25/6
1st number: 3 6/8, 2nd number: 4 1/6
30/8 + 25/6 is 95/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 6 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
30/8 = 30 × 3/8 × 3 = 90/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
25/6 = 25 × 4/6 × 4 = 100/24 - Add the two like fractions:
90/24 + 100/24 = 90 + 100/24 = 190/24 - 190/24 simplified gives 95/12
- So, 30/8 + 25/6 = 95/12
In mixed form: 711/12
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