Add 24/30 and 12/40
24/30 + 12/40 is 11/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
24/30 = 24 × 4/30 × 4 = 96/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
12/40 = 12 × 3/40 × 3 = 36/120 - Add the two like fractions:
96/120 + 36/120 = 96 + 36/120 = 132/120 - 132/120 simplified gives 11/10
- So, 24/30 + 12/40 = 11/10
In mixed form: 11/10
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