Add 24/18 and 30/35
1st number: 1 6/18, 2nd number: 30/35
24/18 + 30/35 is 46/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 35 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
24/18 = 24 × 35/18 × 35 = 840/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
30/35 = 30 × 18/35 × 18 = 540/630 - Add the two like fractions:
840/630 + 540/630 = 840 + 540/630 = 1380/630 - 1380/630 simplified gives 46/21
- So, 24/18 + 30/35 = 46/21
In mixed form: 24/21
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