What is 8/30 plus 2/7?
8/30 plus 2/7 equals 58/105 (or 0.552381 in decimal form). Learn the step-by-step solution to add 8/30 and 2/7 using Least Common Denominator and simplification.
Exact Answer
8/30 + 2/7 = 58/105
Simplified Fraction
58/105
Mixed Number
Proper (58/105)
Decimal Value
0.552381
Percentage
55.2381%
Step-by-Step Solution: 8/30 + 2/7
Step 1
Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)
The denominators 30 and 7 are coprime (they share no common factors other than 1). Therefore, their Least Common Denominator (LCD) is simply their direct product: 30 ร 7 = 210.
LCD(30, 7) = 210
Step 2
Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 210
Multiply the numerator and denominator of 8/30 by 7, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 2/7 by 30 so both fractions share the common base 210.
8 ร 7/30 ร 7 = 56/210 and 2 ร 30/7 ร 30 = 60/210
Step 3
Add the Numerators
Now add the numerators (56 + 60 = 116) and keep the common denominator 210 unchanged.
56 + 60/210 = 116/210
Step 4
Simplify the Fraction to Lowest Terms
Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 116 and 210, which is 2. Divide both the numerator and denominator by 2.
116 รท 2/210 รท 2 = 58/105
Step 5
Decimal & Percentage Representation
Dividing the numerator 58 by denominator 105 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.552381, or 55.2381%).
58 รท 105 = 0.552381 (55.2381%)
Visual Representation
The diagram below illustrates 8/30 plus 2/7 visually:
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Summary & Alternative Representations
| Property / Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Lowest Terms Fraction | 58/105 |
| Mixed Number Form | 58/105 |
| Decimal Form | 0.552381 |
| Percentage | 55.2381% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 8/30 plus 2/7 as a fraction?
8/30 + 2/7 in simplest fraction form is 58/105.
What is 8/30 plus 2/7 as a decimal?
8/30 + 2/7 converted to a decimal is 0.552381.
What is 8/30 plus 2/7 as a percentage?
8/30 + 2/7 expressed as a percentage is 55.2381%.
Does 8/30 plus 2/7 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?
It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.552381...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.