Add 30/18 and 24/40
1st number: 1 12/18, 2nd number: 24/40
30/18 + 24/40 is 34/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 20 = 360,
30/18 = 30 × 20/18 × 20 = 600/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
24/40 = 24 × 9/40 × 9 = 216/360 - Add the two like fractions:
600/360 + 216/360 = 600 + 216/360 = 816/360 - 816/360 simplified gives 34/15
- So, 30/18 + 24/40 = 34/15
In mixed form: 24/15
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