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Add 18/24 and 8/30

18/24 + 8/30 is 61/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    18/24 = 18 × 5/24 × 5 = 90/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
    8/30 = 8 × 4/30 × 4 = 32/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/120 + 32/120 = 90 + 32/120 = 122/120
  5. 122/120 simplified gives 61/60
  6. So, 18/24 + 8/30 = 61/60
    In mixed form: 11/60

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