Add 8/24 and 18/30
8/24 + 18/30 is 14/15.
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,
8/24 = 8 × 5/24 × 5 = 40/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
18/30 = 18 × 4/30 × 4 = 72/120 - Add the two like fractions:
40/120 + 72/120 = 40 + 72/120 = 112/120 - 112/120 simplified gives 14/15
- So, 8/24 + 18/30 = 14/15
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