Add 30/8 and 7/36
1st number: 3 6/8, 2nd number: 7/36
30/8 + 7/36 is 71/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 36 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
30/8 = 30 × 9/8 × 9 = 270/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
7/36 = 7 × 2/36 × 2 = 14/72 - Add the two like fractions:
270/72 + 14/72 = 270 + 14/72 = 284/72 - 284/72 simplified gives 71/18
- So, 30/8 + 7/36 = 71/18
In mixed form: 317/18
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