Add 7/30 and 9/8
1st number: 7/30, 2nd number: 1 1/8
7/30 + 9/8 is 163/120.
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,
9/8 = 9 × 15/8 × 15 = 135/120 - Add the two like fractions:
28/120 + 135/120 = 28 + 135/120 = 163/120 - So, 7/30 + 9/8 = 163/120
In mixed form: 143/120
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