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Add 24/30 and 16/24

24/30 + 16/24 is 22/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 24 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
    24/30 = 24 × 4/30 × 4 = 96/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    16/24 = 16 × 5/24 × 5 = 80/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/120 + 80/120 = 96 + 80/120 = 176/120
  5. 176/120 simplified gives 22/15
  6. So, 24/30 + 16/24 = 22/15
    In mixed form: 17/15

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