Add 24/8 and 8/30
1st number: 3 0/8, 2nd number: 8/30
24/8 + 8/30 is 49/15.
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,
8/30 = 8 × 4/30 × 4 = 32/120 - Add the two like fractions:
360/120 + 32/120 = 360 + 32/120 = 392/120 - 392/120 simplified gives 49/15
- So, 24/8 + 8/30 = 49/15
In mixed form: 34/15
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