Add 30/24 and 9/28
1st number: 1 6/24, 2nd number: 9/28
30/24 + 9/28 is 11/7.
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,
9/28 = 9 × 6/28 × 6 = 54/168 - Add the two like fractions:
210/168 + 54/168 = 210 + 54/168 = 264/168 - 264/168 simplified gives 11/7
- So, 30/24 + 9/28 = 11/7
In mixed form: 14/7
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