Add 2/24 and 27/30
2/24 + 27/30 is 59/60.
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,
2/24 = 2 × 5/24 × 5 = 10/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
27/30 = 27 × 4/30 × 4 = 108/120 - Add the two like fractions:
10/120 + 108/120 = 10 + 108/120 = 118/120 - 118/120 simplified gives 59/60
- So, 2/24 + 27/30 = 59/60
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