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Add 30/10 and 49/24

1st number: 3 0/10, 2nd number: 2 1/24

30/10 + 49/24 is 121/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 24 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
    30/10 = 30 × 12/10 × 12 = 360/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    49/24 = 49 × 5/24 × 5 = 245/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/120 + 245/120 = 360 + 245/120 = 605/120
  5. 605/120 simplified gives 121/24
  6. So, 30/10 + 49/24 = 121/24
    In mixed form: 51/24

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