Add 24/32 and 30/10
1st number: 24/32, 2nd number: 3 0/10
24/32 + 30/10 is 15/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 10 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
24/32 = 24 × 5/32 × 5 = 120/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
30/10 = 30 × 16/10 × 16 = 480/160 - Add the two like fractions:
120/160 + 480/160 = 120 + 480/160 = 600/160 - 600/160 simplified gives 15/4
- So, 24/32 + 30/10 = 15/4
In mixed form: 33/4
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