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Add 8/30 and 3/7

8/30 + 3/7 is 73/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 7 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    8/30 = 8 × 7/30 × 7 = 56/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
    3/7 = 3 × 30/7 × 30 = 90/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/210 + 90/210 = 56 + 90/210 = 146/210
  5. 146/210 simplified gives 73/105
  6. So, 8/30 + 3/7 = 73/105

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