Add 60/30 and 14/8, Solve 2 0/30 + 1 6/8 as a fraction

Add 60/30 and 14/8

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

60/30 + 14/8 is 15/4.

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,
60/30 = 60 × 4/30 × 4 = 240/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
14/8 = 14 × 15/8 × 15 = 210/120
Add the two like fractions:
240/120 + 210/120 = 240 + 210/120 = 450/120
450/120 simplified gives 15/4
So, 60/30 + 14/8 = 15/4
In mixed form: 33/4

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