Add 30/20 and 15/24
1st number: 1 10/20, 2nd number: 15/24
30/20 + 15/24 is 17/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
30/20 = 30 × 6/20 × 6 = 180/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
15/24 = 15 × 5/24 × 5 = 75/120 - Add the two like fractions:
180/120 + 75/120 = 180 + 75/120 = 255/120 - 255/120 simplified gives 17/8
- So, 30/20 + 15/24 = 17/8
In mixed form: 21/8
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