Add 24/30 and 24/18
1st number: 24/30, 2nd number: 1 6/18
24/30 + 24/18 is 32/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
24/30 = 24 × 3/30 × 3 = 72/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
24/18 = 24 × 5/18 × 5 = 120/90 - Add the two like fractions:
72/90 + 120/90 = 72 + 120/90 = 192/90 - 192/90 simplified gives 32/15
- So, 24/30 + 24/18 = 32/15
In mixed form: 22/15
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