Add 30/20 and 8/24
1st number: 1 10/20, 2nd number: 8/24
30/20 + 8/24 is 11/6.
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,
8/24 = 8 × 5/24 × 5 = 40/120 - Add the two like fractions:
180/120 + 40/120 = 180 + 40/120 = 220/120 - 220/120 simplified gives 11/6
- So, 30/20 + 8/24 = 11/6
In mixed form: 15/6
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