Add 32/24 and 14/30
1st number: 1 8/24, 2nd number: 14/30
32/24 + 14/30 is 9/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 30 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
32/24 = 32 × 5/24 × 5 = 160/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
14/30 = 14 × 4/30 × 4 = 56/120 - Add the two like fractions:
160/120 + 56/120 = 160 + 56/120 = 216/120 - 216/120 simplified gives 9/5
- So, 32/24 + 14/30 = 9/5
In mixed form: 14/5
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