Add 30/9 and 36/24
1st number: 3 3/9, 2nd number: 1 12/24
30/9 + 36/24 is 29/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
36/24 = 36 × 3/24 × 3 = 108/72 - Add the two like fractions:
240/72 + 108/72 = 240 + 108/72 = 348/72 - 348/72 simplified gives 29/6
- So, 30/9 + 36/24 = 29/6
In mixed form: 45/6
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