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Add 30/18 and 72/24

1st number: 1 12/18, 2nd number: 3 0/24

30/18 + 72/24 is 14/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
    30/18 = 30 × 4/18 × 4 = 120/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
    72/24 = 72 × 3/24 × 3 = 216/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/72 + 216/72 = 120 + 216/72 = 336/72
  5. 336/72 simplified gives 14/3
  6. So, 30/18 + 72/24 = 14/3
    In mixed form: 42/3

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