Add 24/8 and 50/30
1st number: 3 0/8, 2nd number: 1 20/30
24/8 + 50/30 is 14/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
24/8 = 24 × 15/8 × 15 = 360/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
50/30 = 50 × 4/30 × 4 = 200/120 - Add the two like fractions:
360/120 + 200/120 = 360 + 200/120 = 560/120 - 560/120 simplified gives 14/3
- So, 24/8 + 50/30 = 14/3
In mixed form: 42/3
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