Add 1/24 and 1/30
1/24 + 1/30 is 3/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 30 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
1/24 = 1 × 5/24 × 5 = 5/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
1/30 = 1 × 4/30 × 4 = 4/120 - Add the two like fractions:
5/120 + 4/120 = 5 + 4/120 = 9/120 - 9/120 simplified gives 3/40
- So, 1/24 + 1/30 = 3/40
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