Add 45/24 and 6/30, Solve 1 21/24 + 6/30 as a fraction

Add 45/24 and 6/30

1^st number: 1 21/24, 2^nd number: 6/30

45/24 + 6/30 is 83/40.

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,
45/24 = 45 × 5/24 × 5 = 225/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
6/30 = 6 × 4/30 × 4 = 24/120
Add the two like fractions:
225/120 + 24/120 = 225 + 24/120 = 249/120
249/120 simplified gives 83/40
So, 45/24 + 6/30 = 83/40
In mixed form: 23/40

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