Add 24/30 and 12/35
24/30 + 12/35 is 8/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
24/30 = 24 × 7/30 × 7 = 168/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
12/35 = 12 × 6/35 × 6 = 72/210 - Add the two like fractions:
168/210 + 72/210 = 168 + 72/210 = 240/210 - 240/210 simplified gives 8/7
- So, 24/30 + 12/35 = 8/7
In mixed form: 11/7
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