Add 4/30 and 4/8
4/30 + 4/8 is 19/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
4/30 = 4 × 4/30 × 4 = 16/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
4/8 = 4 × 15/8 × 15 = 60/120 - Add the two like fractions:
16/120 + 60/120 = 16 + 60/120 = 76/120 - 76/120 simplified gives 19/30
- So, 4/30 + 4/8 = 19/30
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