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Add 30/8 and 5/6

1st number: 3 6/8, 2nd number: 5/6

30/8 + 5/6 is 55/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
    30/8 = 30 × 3/8 × 3 = 90/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
    5/6 = 5 × 4/6 × 4 = 20/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/24 + 20/24 = 90 + 20/24 = 110/24
  5. 110/24 simplified gives 55/12
  6. So, 30/8 + 5/6 = 55/12
    In mixed form: 47/12

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