Add 8/24 and 21/30
8/24 + 21/30 is 31/30.
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,
8/24 = 8 × 5/24 × 5 = 40/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
21/30 = 21 × 4/30 × 4 = 84/120 - Add the two like fractions:
40/120 + 84/120 = 40 + 84/120 = 124/120 - 124/120 simplified gives 31/30
- So, 8/24 + 21/30 = 31/30
In mixed form: 11/30
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