Add 6/30 and 15/8, Solve 6/30 + 1 7/8 as a fraction

Add 6/30 and 15/8

1^st number: 6/30, 2^nd number: 1 7/8

6/30 + 15/8 is 83/40.

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,
6/30 = 6 × 4/30 × 4 = 24/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
15/8 = 15 × 15/8 × 15 = 225/120
Add the two like fractions:
24/120 + 225/120 = 24 + 225/120 = 249/120
249/120 simplified gives 83/40
So, 6/30 + 15/8 = 83/40
In mixed form: 23/40

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