Add 24/30 and 24/36
24/30 + 24/36 is 22/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
24/30 = 24 × 6/30 × 6 = 144/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
24/36 = 24 × 5/36 × 5 = 120/180 - Add the two like fractions:
144/180 + 120/180 = 144 + 120/180 = 264/180 - 264/180 simplified gives 22/15
- So, 24/30 + 24/36 = 22/15
In mixed form: 17/15
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