Add 30/24 and 12/18
1st number: 1 6/24, 2nd number: 12/18
30/24 + 12/18 is 23/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 18 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
30/24 = 30 × 3/24 × 3 = 90/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
12/18 = 12 × 4/18 × 4 = 48/72 - Add the two like fractions:
90/72 + 48/72 = 90 + 48/72 = 138/72 - 138/72 simplified gives 23/12
- So, 30/24 + 12/18 = 23/12
In mixed form: 111/12
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