Add 3/30 and 6/24
3/30 + 6/24 is 7/20.
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,
3/30 = 3 × 4/30 × 4 = 12/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
6/24 = 6 × 5/24 × 5 = 30/120 - Add the two like fractions:
12/120 + 30/120 = 12 + 30/120 = 42/120 - 42/120 simplified gives 7/20
- So, 3/30 + 6/24 = 7/20
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