Add 30/4 and 20/24
1st number: 7 2/4, 2nd number: 20/24
30/4 + 20/24 is 25/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 6 = 24,
30/4 = 30 × 6/4 × 6 = 180/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
20/24 = 20 × 1/24 × 1 = 20/24 - Add the two like fractions:
180/24 + 20/24 = 180 + 20/24 = 200/24 - 200/24 simplified gives 25/3
- So, 30/4 + 20/24 = 25/3
In mixed form: 81/3
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