Add 24/4 and 1/30
1st number: 6 0/4, 2nd number: 1/30
24/4 + 1/30 is 181/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 30 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
24/4 = 24 × 15/4 × 15 = 360/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
1/30 = 1 × 2/30 × 2 = 2/60 - Add the two like fractions:
360/60 + 2/60 = 360 + 2/60 = 362/60 - 362/60 simplified gives 181/30
- So, 24/4 + 1/30 = 181/30
In mixed form: 61/30
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