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Add 4/30 and 18/24

4/30 + 18/24 is 53/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 24 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
    4/30 = 4 × 4/30 × 4 = 16/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    18/24 = 18 × 5/24 × 5 = 90/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    16/120 + 90/120 = 16 + 90/120 = 106/120
  5. 106/120 simplified gives 53/60
  6. So, 4/30 + 18/24 = 53/60

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