Add 30/9 and 3/8, Solve 3 3/9 + 3/8 as a fraction

Add 30/9 and 3/8

1^st number: 3 3/9, 2^nd number: 3/8

30/9 + 3/8 is 89/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 8 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
30/9 = 30 × 8/9 × 8 = 240/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
3/8 = 3 × 9/8 × 9 = 27/72
Add the two like fractions:
240/72 + 27/72 = 240 + 27/72 = 267/72
267/72 simplified gives 89/24
So, 30/9 + 3/8 = 89/24
In mixed form: 317/24

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