Add 24/30 and 18/24
24/30 + 18/24 is 31/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
24/30 = 24 × 4/30 × 4 = 96/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
18/24 = 18 × 5/24 × 5 = 90/120 - Add the two like fractions:
96/120 + 90/120 = 96 + 90/120 = 186/120 - 186/120 simplified gives 31/20
- So, 24/30 + 18/24 = 31/20
In mixed form: 111/20
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