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Add 24/20 and 3/30

1st number: 1 4/20, 2nd number: 3/30

24/20 + 3/30 is 13/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 30 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    24/20 = 24 × 3/20 × 3 = 72/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
    3/30 = 3 × 2/30 × 2 = 6/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/60 + 6/60 = 72 + 6/60 = 78/60
  5. 78/60 simplified gives 13/10
  6. So, 24/20 + 3/30 = 13/10
    In mixed form: 13/10

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