Add 24/32 and 9/30
24/32 + 9/30 is 21/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 30 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
24/32 = 24 × 15/32 × 15 = 360/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
9/30 = 9 × 16/30 × 16 = 144/480 - Add the two like fractions:
360/480 + 144/480 = 360 + 144/480 = 504/480 - 504/480 simplified gives 21/20
- So, 24/32 + 9/30 = 21/20
In mixed form: 11/20
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