Add 8/3 and 30/4
1st number: 2 2/3, 2nd number: 7 2/4
8/3 + 30/4 is 61/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 4 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
8/3 = 8 × 4/3 × 4 = 32/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
30/4 = 30 × 3/4 × 3 = 90/12 - Add the two like fractions:
32/12 + 90/12 = 32 + 90/12 = 122/12 - 122/12 simplified gives 61/6
- So, 8/3 + 30/4 = 61/6
In mixed form: 101/6
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