Add 56/24 and 9/30
1st number: 2 8/24, 2nd number: 9/30
56/24 + 9/30 is 79/30.
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,
56/24 = 56 × 5/24 × 5 = 280/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
9/30 = 9 × 4/30 × 4 = 36/120 - Add the two like fractions:
280/120 + 36/120 = 280 + 36/120 = 316/120 - 316/120 simplified gives 79/30
- So, 56/24 + 9/30 = 79/30
In mixed form: 219/30
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