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Add 5/30 and 6/24

5/30 + 6/24 is 5/12.

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,
    5/30 = 5 × 4/30 × 4 = 20/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    6/24 = 6 × 5/24 × 5 = 30/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/120 + 30/120 = 20 + 30/120 = 50/120
  5. 50/120 simplified gives 5/12
  6. So, 5/30 + 6/24 = 5/12

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