Add 24/36 and 9/30
24/36 + 9/30 is 29/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 30 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
24/36 = 24 × 5/36 × 5 = 120/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
9/30 = 9 × 6/30 × 6 = 54/180 - Add the two like fractions:
120/180 + 54/180 = 120 + 54/180 = 174/180 - 174/180 simplified gives 29/30
- So, 24/36 + 9/30 = 29/30
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