Add 30/24 and 20/6, Solve 1 6/24 + 3 2/6 as a fraction

Add 30/24 and 20/6

1^st number: 1 6/24, 2^nd number: 3 2/6

30/24 + 20/6 is 55/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 6 is 24

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
30/24 = 30 × 1/24 × 1 = 30/24
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
20/6 = 20 × 4/6 × 4 = 80/24
Add the two like fractions:
30/24 + 80/24 = 30 + 80/24 = 110/24
110/24 simplified gives 55/12
So, 30/24 + 20/6 = 55/12
In mixed form: 47/12

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