Add 30/14 and 3/24
1st number: 2 2/14, 2nd number: 3/24
30/14 + 3/24 is 127/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
30/14 = 30 × 12/14 × 12 = 360/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
3/24 = 3 × 7/24 × 7 = 21/168 - Add the two like fractions:
360/168 + 21/168 = 360 + 21/168 = 381/168 - 381/168 simplified gives 127/56
- So, 30/14 + 3/24 = 127/56
In mixed form: 215/56
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