Add 30/8 and 7/30
1st number: 3 6/8, 2nd number: 7/30
30/8 + 7/30 is 239/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 30 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
30/8 = 30 × 15/8 × 15 = 450/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
7/30 = 7 × 4/30 × 4 = 28/120 - Add the two like fractions:
450/120 + 28/120 = 450 + 28/120 = 478/120 - 478/120 simplified gives 239/60
- So, 30/8 + 7/30 = 239/60
In mixed form: 359/60
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