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Add 25/24 and 4/30

1st number: 1 1/24, 2nd number: 4/30

25/24 + 4/30 is 47/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 30 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    25/24 = 25 × 5/24 × 5 = 125/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
    4/30 = 4 × 4/30 × 4 = 16/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    125/120 + 16/120 = 125 + 16/120 = 141/120
  5. 141/120 simplified gives 47/40
  6. So, 25/24 + 4/30 = 47/40
    In mixed form: 17/40

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