Add 1/30 and 6/24
1/30 + 6/24 is 17/60.
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,
6/24 = 6 × 5/24 × 5 = 30/120 - Add the two like fractions:
4/120 + 30/120 = 4 + 30/120 = 34/120 - 34/120 simplified gives 17/60
- So, 1/30 + 6/24 = 17/60
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