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Add 4/8 and 16/30

4/8 + 16/30 is 31/30.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
    4/8 = 4 × 15/8 × 15 = 60/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
    16/30 = 16 × 4/30 × 4 = 64/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/120 + 64/120 = 60 + 64/120 = 124/120
  5. 124/120 simplified gives 31/30
  6. So, 4/8 + 16/30 = 31/30
    In mixed form: 11/30

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