Add 24/18 and 1/30
1st number: 1 6/18, 2nd number: 1/30
24/18 + 1/30 is 41/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
24/18 = 24 × 5/18 × 5 = 120/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
1/30 = 1 × 3/30 × 3 = 3/90 - Add the two like fractions:
120/90 + 3/90 = 120 + 3/90 = 123/90 - 123/90 simplified gives 41/30
- So, 24/18 + 1/30 = 41/30
In mixed form: 111/30
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