Add 24/9 and 49/30
1st number: 2 6/9, 2nd number: 1 19/30
24/9 + 49/30 is 43/10.
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,
49/30 = 49 × 3/30 × 3 = 147/90 - Add the two like fractions:
240/90 + 147/90 = 240 + 147/90 = 387/90 - 387/90 simplified gives 43/10
- So, 24/9 + 49/30 = 43/10
In mixed form: 43/10
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