Add 6/24 and 2/30
6/24 + 2/30 is 19/60.
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,
6/24 = 6 × 5/24 × 5 = 30/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
2/30 = 2 × 4/30 × 4 = 8/120 - Add the two like fractions:
30/120 + 8/120 = 30 + 8/120 = 38/120 - 38/120 simplified gives 19/60
- So, 6/24 + 2/30 = 19/60
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