Add 8/30 and 15/36
8/30 + 15/36 is 41/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
8/30 = 8 × 6/30 × 6 = 48/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
15/36 = 15 × 5/36 × 5 = 75/180 - Add the two like fractions:
48/180 + 75/180 = 48 + 75/180 = 123/180 - 123/180 simplified gives 41/60
- So, 8/30 + 15/36 = 41/60
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