Add 30/8 and 10/24, Solve 3 6/8 + 10/24 as a fraction

Add 30/8 and 10/24

1^st number: 3 6/8, 2^nd number: 10/24

30/8 + 10/24 is 25/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 24 is 24

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
30/8 = 30 × 3/8 × 3 = 90/24
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
10/24 = 10 × 1/24 × 1 = 10/24
Add the two like fractions:
90/24 + 10/24 = 90 + 10/24 = 100/24
100/24 simplified gives 25/6
So, 30/8 + 10/24 = 25/6
In mixed form: 41/6

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