Add 4/24 and 8/30
4/24 + 8/30 is 13/30.
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,
4/24 = 4 × 5/24 × 5 = 20/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
8/30 = 8 × 4/30 × 4 = 32/120 - Add the two like fractions:
20/120 + 32/120 = 20 + 32/120 = 52/120 - 52/120 simplified gives 13/30
- So, 4/24 + 8/30 = 13/30
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