Add 30/24 and 35/60
1st number: 1 6/24, 2nd number: 35/60
30/24 + 35/60 is 11/6.
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,
35/60 = 35 × 2/60 × 2 = 70/120 - Add the two like fractions:
150/120 + 70/120 = 150 + 70/120 = 220/120 - 220/120 simplified gives 11/6
- So, 30/24 + 35/60 = 11/6
In mixed form: 15/6
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