Add 30/15 and 2/24
1st number: 2 0/15, 2nd number: 2/24
30/15 + 2/24 is 25/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
30/15 = 30 × 8/15 × 8 = 240/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
2/24 = 2 × 5/24 × 5 = 10/120 - Add the two like fractions:
240/120 + 10/120 = 240 + 10/120 = 250/120 - 250/120 simplified gives 25/12
- So, 30/15 + 2/24 = 25/12
In mixed form: 21/12
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