Add 7/8 and 5/30
7/8 + 5/30 is 25/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 30 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
7/8 = 7 × 15/8 × 15 = 105/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
5/30 = 5 × 4/30 × 4 = 20/120 - Add the two like fractions:
105/120 + 20/120 = 105 + 20/120 = 125/120 - 125/120 simplified gives 25/24
- So, 7/8 + 5/30 = 25/24
In mixed form: 11/24
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