Add 30/8 and 5/3
1st number: 3 6/8, 2nd number: 1 2/3
30/8 + 5/3 is 65/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 3 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 3 × 8 = 24,
5/3 = 5 × 8/3 × 8 = 40/24 - Add the two like fractions:
90/24 + 40/24 = 90 + 40/24 = 130/24 - 130/24 simplified gives 65/12
- So, 30/8 + 5/3 = 65/12
In mixed form: 55/12
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