Add 9/8 and 2/30
1st number: 1 1/8, 2nd number: 2/30
9/8 + 2/30 is 143/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 30 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
9/8 = 9 × 15/8 × 15 = 135/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
2/30 = 2 × 4/30 × 4 = 8/120 - Add the two like fractions:
135/120 + 8/120 = 135 + 8/120 = 143/120 - So, 9/8 + 2/30 = 143/120
In mixed form: 123/120
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