Add 1/24 and 42/30
1st number: 1/24, 2nd number: 1 12/30
1/24 + 42/30 is 173/120.
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,
1/24 = 1 × 5/24 × 5 = 5/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
42/30 = 42 × 4/30 × 4 = 168/120 - Add the two like fractions:
5/120 + 168/120 = 5 + 168/120 = 173/120 - So, 1/24 + 42/30 = 173/120
In mixed form: 153/120
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