Add 8/14 and 5/30
8/14 + 5/30 is 31/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
8/14 = 8 × 15/14 × 15 = 120/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
5/30 = 5 × 7/30 × 7 = 35/210 - Add the two like fractions:
120/210 + 35/210 = 120 + 35/210 = 155/210 - 155/210 simplified gives 31/42
- So, 8/14 + 5/30 = 31/42
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