Add 30/9 and 20/24, Solve 3 3/9 + 20/24 as a fraction

Add 30/9 and 20/24

1^st number: 3 3/9, 2^nd number: 20/24

30/9 + 20/24 is 25/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 24 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
30/9 = 30 × 8/9 × 8 = 240/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
20/24 = 20 × 3/24 × 3 = 60/72
Add the two like fractions:
240/72 + 60/72 = 240 + 60/72 = 300/72
300/72 simplified gives 25/6
So, 30/9 + 20/24 = 25/6
In mixed form: 41/6

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