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Add 75/30 and 30/8

1st number: 2 15/30, 2nd number: 3 6/8

75/30 + 30/8 is 25/4.

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,
    75/30 = 75 × 4/30 × 4 = 300/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
    30/8 = 30 × 15/8 × 15 = 450/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/120 + 450/120 = 300 + 450/120 = 750/120
  5. 750/120 simplified gives 25/4
  6. So, 75/30 + 30/8 = 25/4
    In mixed form: 61/4

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