Add 9/30 and 5/8
9/30 + 5/8 is 37/40.
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,
9/30 = 9 × 4/30 × 4 = 36/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
5/8 = 5 × 15/8 × 15 = 75/120 - Add the two like fractions:
36/120 + 75/120 = 36 + 75/120 = 111/120 - 111/120 simplified gives 37/40
- So, 9/30 + 5/8 = 37/40
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