Add 30/2 and 1/24
1st number: 15 0/2, 2nd number: 1/24
30/2 + 1/24 is 361/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 12 = 24,
30/2 = 30 × 12/2 × 12 = 360/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
1/24 = 1 × 1/24 × 1 = 1/24 - Add the two like fractions:
360/24 + 1/24 = 360 + 1/24 = 361/24 - So, 30/2 + 1/24 = 361/24
In mixed form: 151/24
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