Add 10/24 and 8/30
10/24 + 8/30 is 41/60.
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,
10/24 = 10 × 5/24 × 5 = 50/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
8/30 = 8 × 4/30 × 4 = 32/120 - Add the two like fractions:
50/120 + 32/120 = 50 + 32/120 = 82/120 - 82/120 simplified gives 41/60
- So, 10/24 + 8/30 = 41/60
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