Add 4/24 and 7/30
4/24 + 7/30 is 2/5.
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,
4/24 = 4 × 5/24 × 5 = 20/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
7/30 = 7 × 4/30 × 4 = 28/120 - Add the two like fractions:
20/120 + 28/120 = 20 + 28/120 = 48/120 - 48/120 simplified gives 2/5
- So, 4/24 + 7/30 = 2/5
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