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Add 8/4 and 36/30

1st number: 2 0/4, 2nd number: 1 6/30

8/4 + 36/30 is 16/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 30 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
    8/4 = 8 × 15/4 × 15 = 120/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
    36/30 = 36 × 2/30 × 2 = 72/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/60 + 72/60 = 120 + 72/60 = 192/60
  5. 192/60 simplified gives 16/5
  6. So, 8/4 + 36/30 = 16/5
    In mixed form: 31/5

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