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Add 7/30 and 4/8

7/30 + 4/8 is 11/15.

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,
    7/30 = 7 × 4/30 × 4 = 28/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
    4/8 = 4 × 15/8 × 15 = 60/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    28/120 + 60/120 = 28 + 60/120 = 88/120
  5. 88/120 simplified gives 11/15
  6. So, 7/30 + 4/8 = 11/15

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