Add 5/30 and 10/8
1st number: 5/30, 2nd number: 1 2/8
5/30 + 10/8 is 17/12.
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,
5/30 = 5 × 4/30 × 4 = 20/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
10/8 = 10 × 15/8 × 15 = 150/120 - Add the two like fractions:
20/120 + 150/120 = 20 + 150/120 = 170/120 - 170/120 simplified gives 17/12
- So, 5/30 + 10/8 = 17/12
In mixed form: 15/12
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