Add 24/30 and 24/80
24/30 + 24/80 is 11/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
24/30 = 24 × 8/30 × 8 = 192/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
24/80 = 24 × 3/80 × 3 = 72/240 - Add the two like fractions:
192/240 + 72/240 = 192 + 72/240 = 264/240 - 264/240 simplified gives 11/10
- So, 24/30 + 24/80 = 11/10
In mixed form: 11/10
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