Add 5/6 and 8/30
5/6 + 8/30 is 11/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 30 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
5/6 = 5 × 5/6 × 5 = 25/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
8/30 = 8 × 1/30 × 1 = 8/30 - Add the two like fractions:
25/30 + 8/30 = 25 + 8/30 = 33/30 - 33/30 simplified gives 11/10
- So, 5/6 + 8/30 = 11/10
In mixed form: 11/10
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