Add 6/30 and 10/24
6/30 + 10/24 is 37/60.
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,
6/30 = 6 × 4/30 × 4 = 24/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
10/24 = 10 × 5/24 × 5 = 50/120 - Add the two like fractions:
24/120 + 50/120 = 24 + 50/120 = 74/120 - 74/120 simplified gives 37/60
- So, 6/30 + 10/24 = 37/60
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