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Add 24/2 and 2/30

1st number: 12 0/2, 2nd number: 2/30

24/2 + 2/30 is 181/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 30 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
    24/2 = 24 × 15/2 × 15 = 360/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
    2/30 = 2 × 1/30 × 1 = 2/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/30 + 2/30 = 360 + 2/30 = 362/30
  5. 362/30 simplified gives 181/15
  6. So, 24/2 + 2/30 = 181/15
    In mixed form: 121/15

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