Add 32/24 and 9/30
1st number: 1 8/24, 2nd number: 9/30
32/24 + 9/30 is 49/30.
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,
9/30 = 9 × 4/30 × 4 = 36/120 - Add the two like fractions:
160/120 + 36/120 = 160 + 36/120 = 196/120 - 196/120 simplified gives 49/30
- So, 32/24 + 9/30 = 49/30
In mixed form: 119/30
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