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Add 30/90 and 8/6

1st number: 30/90, 2nd number: 1 2/6

30/90 + 8/6 is 5/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 6 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    30/90 = 30 × 1/90 × 1 = 30/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
    8/6 = 8 × 15/6 × 15 = 120/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/90 + 120/90 = 30 + 120/90 = 150/90
  5. 150/90 simplified gives 5/3
  6. So, 30/90 + 8/6 = 5/3
    In mixed form: 12/3

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