Add 6/8 and 9/30
6/8 + 9/30 is 21/20.
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,
9/30 = 9 × 4/30 × 4 = 36/120 - Add the two like fractions:
90/120 + 36/120 = 90 + 36/120 = 126/120 - 126/120 simplified gives 21/20
- So, 6/8 + 9/30 = 21/20
In mixed form: 11/20
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