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Add 6/30 and 56/8

1st number: 6/30, 2nd number: 7 0/8

6/30 + 56/8 is 36/5.

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,
    6/30 = 6 × 4/30 × 4 = 24/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
    56/8 = 56 × 15/8 × 15 = 840/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/120 + 840/120 = 24 + 840/120 = 864/120
  5. 864/120 simplified gives 36/5
  6. So, 6/30 + 56/8 = 36/5
    In mixed form: 71/5

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