Add 24/30 and 30/32
24/30 + 30/32 is 139/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 32 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
24/30 = 24 × 16/30 × 16 = 384/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
30/32 = 30 × 15/32 × 15 = 450/480 - Add the two like fractions:
384/480 + 450/480 = 384 + 450/480 = 834/480 - 834/480 simplified gives 139/80
- So, 24/30 + 30/32 = 139/80
In mixed form: 159/80
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