Add 24/30 and 3/4
24/30 + 3/4 is 31/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 4 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
24/30 = 24 × 2/30 × 2 = 48/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
3/4 = 3 × 15/4 × 15 = 45/60 - Add the two like fractions:
48/60 + 45/60 = 48 + 45/60 = 93/60 - 93/60 simplified gives 31/20
- So, 24/30 + 3/4 = 31/20
In mixed form: 111/20
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