Add 28/30 and 7/24
28/30 + 7/24 is 49/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
28/30 = 28 × 4/30 × 4 = 112/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
7/24 = 7 × 5/24 × 5 = 35/120 - Add the two like fractions:
112/120 + 35/120 = 112 + 35/120 = 147/120 - 147/120 simplified gives 49/40
- So, 28/30 + 7/24 = 49/40
In mixed form: 19/40
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