Add 6/8 and 15/30
6/8 + 15/30 is 5/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 30 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
6/8 = 6 × 15/8 × 15 = 90/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
15/30 = 15 × 4/30 × 4 = 60/120 - Add the two like fractions:
90/120 + 60/120 = 90 + 60/120 = 150/120 - 150/120 simplified gives 5/4
- So, 6/8 + 15/30 = 5/4
In mixed form: 11/4
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