Add 24/9 and 4/30
1st number: 2 6/9, 2nd number: 4/30
24/9 + 4/30 is 14/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
24/9 = 24 × 10/9 × 10 = 240/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
4/30 = 4 × 3/30 × 3 = 12/90 - Add the two like fractions:
240/90 + 12/90 = 240 + 12/90 = 252/90 - 252/90 simplified gives 14/5
- So, 24/9 + 4/30 = 14/5
In mixed form: 24/5
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