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Add 24/5 and 7/30

1st number: 4 4/5, 2nd number: 7/30

24/5 + 7/30 is 151/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 30 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
    24/5 = 24 × 6/5 × 6 = 144/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
    7/30 = 7 × 1/30 × 1 = 7/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/30 + 7/30 = 144 + 7/30 = 151/30
  5. So, 24/5 + 7/30 = 151/30
    In mixed form: 51/30

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