Add 75/24 and 8/30
1st number: 3 3/24, 2nd number: 8/30
75/24 + 8/30 is 407/120.
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,
75/24 = 75 × 5/24 × 5 = 375/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
8/30 = 8 × 4/30 × 4 = 32/120 - Add the two like fractions:
375/120 + 32/120 = 375 + 32/120 = 407/120 - So, 75/24 + 8/30 = 407/120
In mixed form: 347/120
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