Add 30/24 and 1/30
1st number: 1 6/24, 2nd number: 1/30
30/24 + 1/30 is 77/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 30 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
30/24 = 30 × 5/24 × 5 = 150/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
1/30 = 1 × 4/30 × 4 = 4/120 - Add the two like fractions:
150/120 + 4/120 = 150 + 4/120 = 154/120 - 154/120 simplified gives 77/60
- So, 30/24 + 1/30 = 77/60
In mixed form: 117/60
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