Add 24/9 and 42/30
1st number: 2 6/9, 2nd number: 1 12/30
24/9 + 42/30 is 61/15.
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,
42/30 = 42 × 3/30 × 3 = 126/90 - Add the two like fractions:
240/90 + 126/90 = 240 + 126/90 = 366/90 - 366/90 simplified gives 61/15
- So, 24/9 + 42/30 = 61/15
In mixed form: 41/15
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