Add 8/18 and 24/30
8/18 + 24/30 is 56/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
8/18 = 8 × 5/18 × 5 = 40/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
24/30 = 24 × 3/30 × 3 = 72/90 - Add the two like fractions:
40/90 + 72/90 = 40 + 72/90 = 112/90 - 112/90 simplified gives 56/45
- So, 8/18 + 24/30 = 56/45
In mixed form: 111/45
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