Add 30/8 and 30/20
1st number: 3 6/8, 2nd number: 1 10/20
30/8 + 30/20 is 21/4.
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,
30/20 = 30 × 2/20 × 2 = 60/40 - Add the two like fractions:
150/40 + 60/40 = 150 + 60/40 = 210/40 - 210/40 simplified gives 21/4
- So, 30/8 + 30/20 = 21/4
In mixed form: 51/4
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