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Add 5/30 and 15/8

1st number: 5/30, 2nd number: 1 7/8

5/30 + 15/8 is 49/24.

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,
    5/30 = 5 × 4/30 × 4 = 20/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
    15/8 = 15 × 15/8 × 15 = 225/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/120 + 225/120 = 20 + 225/120 = 245/120
  5. 245/120 simplified gives 49/24
  6. So, 5/30 + 15/8 = 49/24
    In mixed form: 21/24

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