Add 1/30 and 4/24
1/30 + 4/24 is 1/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
1/30 = 1 × 4/30 × 4 = 4/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
4/24 = 4 × 5/24 × 5 = 20/120 - Add the two like fractions:
4/120 + 20/120 = 4 + 20/120 = 24/120 - 24/120 simplified gives 1/5
- So, 1/30 + 4/24 = 1/5
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