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Add 7/30 and 8/6

1st number: 7/30, 2nd number: 1 2/6

7/30 + 8/6 is 47/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 6 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
    7/30 = 7 × 1/30 × 1 = 7/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    8/6 = 8 × 5/6 × 5 = 40/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    7/30 + 40/30 = 7 + 40/30 = 47/30
  5. So, 7/30 + 8/6 = 47/30
    In mixed form: 117/30

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