Add 24/30 and 4/5
24/30 + 4/5 is 8/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 5 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
24/30 = 24 × 1/30 × 1 = 24/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
4/5 = 4 × 6/5 × 6 = 24/30 - Add the two like fractions:
24/30 + 24/30 = 24 + 24/30 = 48/30 - 48/30 simplified gives 8/5
- So, 24/30 + 4/5 = 8/5
In mixed form: 13/5
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