Add 1/24 and 16/30
1/24 + 16/30 is 23/40.
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,
16/30 = 16 × 4/30 × 4 = 64/120 - Add the two like fractions:
5/120 + 64/120 = 5 + 64/120 = 69/120 - 69/120 simplified gives 23/40
- So, 1/24 + 16/30 = 23/40
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