Add 30/5 and 42/24
1st number: 6 0/5, 2nd number: 1 18/24
30/5 + 42/24 is 31/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
30/5 = 30 × 24/5 × 24 = 720/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
42/24 = 42 × 5/24 × 5 = 210/120 - Add the two like fractions:
720/120 + 210/120 = 720 + 210/120 = 930/120 - 930/120 simplified gives 31/4
- So, 30/5 + 42/24 = 31/4
In mixed form: 73/4
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