Add 30/24 and 27/28
1st number: 1 6/24, 2nd number: 27/28
30/24 + 27/28 is 31/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 28 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
30/24 = 30 × 7/24 × 7 = 210/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
27/28 = 27 × 6/28 × 6 = 162/168 - Add the two like fractions:
210/168 + 162/168 = 210 + 162/168 = 372/168 - 372/168 simplified gives 31/14
- So, 30/24 + 27/28 = 31/14
In mixed form: 23/14
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