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Add 75/24 and 1/30

1st number: 3 3/24, 2nd number: 1/30

75/24 + 1/30 is 379/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    75/24 = 75 × 5/24 × 5 = 375/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
    1/30 = 1 × 4/30 × 4 = 4/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    375/120 + 4/120 = 375 + 4/120 = 379/120
  5. So, 75/24 + 1/30 = 379/120
    In mixed form: 319/120

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