Add 8/36 and 1/30
8/36 + 1/30 is 23/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 30 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
8/36 = 8 × 5/36 × 5 = 40/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
1/30 = 1 × 6/30 × 6 = 6/180 - Add the two like fractions:
40/180 + 6/180 = 40 + 6/180 = 46/180 - 46/180 simplified gives 23/90
- So, 8/36 + 1/30 = 23/90
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