Add 30/18 and 6/24
1st number: 1 12/18, 2nd number: 6/24
30/18 + 6/24 is 23/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 24 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
30/18 = 30 × 4/18 × 4 = 120/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
6/24 = 6 × 3/24 × 3 = 18/72 - Add the two like fractions:
120/72 + 18/72 = 120 + 18/72 = 138/72 - 138/72 simplified gives 23/12
- So, 30/18 + 6/24 = 23/12
In mixed form: 111/12
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