Add 24/30 and 64/42
1st number: 24/30, 2nd number: 1 22/42
24/30 + 64/42 is 244/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
24/30 = 24 × 7/30 × 7 = 168/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
64/42 = 64 × 5/42 × 5 = 320/210 - Add the two like fractions:
168/210 + 320/210 = 168 + 320/210 = 488/210 - 488/210 simplified gives 244/105
- So, 24/30 + 64/42 = 244/105
In mixed form: 234/105
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