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Add 24/8 and 1/30

1st number: 3 0/8, 2nd number: 1/30

24/8 + 1/30 is 91/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 30 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
    24/8 = 24 × 15/8 × 15 = 360/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
    1/30 = 1 × 4/30 × 4 = 4/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/120 + 4/120 = 360 + 4/120 = 364/120
  5. 364/120 simplified gives 91/30
  6. So, 24/8 + 1/30 = 91/30
    In mixed form: 31/30

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