Add 8/30 and 14/8
1st number: 8/30, 2nd number: 1 6/8
8/30 + 14/8 is 121/60.
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,
8/30 = 8 × 4/30 × 4 = 32/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
14/8 = 14 × 15/8 × 15 = 210/120 - Add the two like fractions:
32/120 + 210/120 = 32 + 210/120 = 242/120 - 242/120 simplified gives 121/60
- So, 8/30 + 14/8 = 121/60
In mixed form: 21/60
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