Add 30/24 and 10/30
1st number: 1 6/24, 2nd number: 10/30
30/24 + 10/30 is 19/12.
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,
10/30 = 10 × 4/30 × 4 = 40/120 - Add the two like fractions:
150/120 + 40/120 = 150 + 40/120 = 190/120 - 190/120 simplified gives 19/12
- So, 30/24 + 10/30 = 19/12
In mixed form: 17/12
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