Add 7/30 and 15/8
1st number: 7/30, 2nd number: 1 7/8
7/30 + 15/8 is 253/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
7/30 = 7 × 4/30 × 4 = 28/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
15/8 = 15 × 15/8 × 15 = 225/120 - Add the two like fractions:
28/120 + 225/120 = 28 + 225/120 = 253/120 - So, 7/30 + 15/8 = 253/120
In mixed form: 213/120
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