Add 90/30 and 1/8
1st number: 3 0/30, 2nd number: 1/8
90/30 + 1/8 is 25/8.
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,
90/30 = 90 × 4/30 × 4 = 360/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
1/8 = 1 × 15/8 × 15 = 15/120 - Add the two like fractions:
360/120 + 15/120 = 360 + 15/120 = 375/120 - 375/120 simplified gives 25/8
- So, 90/30 + 1/8 = 25/8
In mixed form: 31/8
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