Add 75/30 and 9/24
1st number: 2 15/30, 2nd number: 9/24
75/30 + 9/24 is 23/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
75/30 = 75 × 4/30 × 4 = 300/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
9/24 = 9 × 5/24 × 5 = 45/120 - Add the two like fractions:
300/120 + 45/120 = 300 + 45/120 = 345/120 - 345/120 simplified gives 23/8
- So, 75/30 + 9/24 = 23/8
In mixed form: 27/8
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