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Add 4/30 and 2/8

4/30 + 2/8 is 23/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 8 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
    4/30 = 4 × 4/30 × 4 = 16/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
    2/8 = 2 × 15/8 × 15 = 30/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    16/120 + 30/120 = 16 + 30/120 = 46/120
  5. 46/120 simplified gives 23/60
  6. So, 4/30 + 2/8 = 23/60

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