Add 30/24 and 27/60
1st number: 1 6/24, 2nd number: 27/60
30/24 + 27/60 is 17/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 60 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 60 × 2 = 120,
27/60 = 27 × 2/60 × 2 = 54/120 - Add the two like fractions:
150/120 + 54/120 = 150 + 54/120 = 204/120 - 204/120 simplified gives 17/10
- So, 30/24 + 27/60 = 17/10
In mixed form: 17/10
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