Add 6/30 and 36/24, Solve 6/30 + 1 12/24 as a fraction

Add 6/30 and 36/24

1^st number: 6/30, 2^nd number: 1 12/24

6/30 + 36/24 is 17/10.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
6/30 = 6 × 4/30 × 4 = 24/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
36/24 = 36 × 5/24 × 5 = 180/120
Add the two like fractions:
24/120 + 180/120 = 24 + 180/120 = 204/120
204/120 simplified gives 17/10
So, 6/30 + 36/24 = 17/10
In mixed form: 17/10

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